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