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exploit - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'exploit' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Exploit [ n.]
- A deed or act; especially, a heroic act; a deed of renown; an adventurous or noble achievement; as, the exploits of Alexander the Great.
- Combat; war.
- To utilize; to make available; to get the value or usefulness out of; as, to exploit a mine or agricultural lands; to exploit public opinion.
- Hence: To draw an illegitimate profit from; to speculate on; to put upon.

Meaning of 'exploit' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . exploit [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a notable achievement
Example in sentence:
  • he performed a great feat;
  • the book was her finest effort
2 . exploit [ v]
Meaning (2):
- use or manipulate to one's advantage
Example in sentence:
  • He exploit the new taxation system;
  • he works his parents for sympathy;
  • She knows how to work the system
Meaning (3):
- work excessively hard
Example in sentence:
  • he is exploiting the students
Meaning (4):
- draw from; make good use of
Example in sentence:
  • we must exploit the resources we are given wisely