exploit

/'eksplɔit/
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exploit

A scientist works to exploit solar energy for clean power.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A notable or heroic achievement: An "exploit" is a remarkable deed or accomplishment, often requiring courage or skill.

  2. Verb:

    • To use or develop something for advantage or profit: This means to utilize a resource, opportunity, or situation effectively.
    • To use someone or something unfairly for one's own benefit: This means to take selfish or unjust advantage of a person, system, or situation.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The knight's daring exploit was celebrated throughout the kingdom.
    • Climbing the mountain without oxygen was an incredible exploit.

  • Verb (to use effectively):

    • The company aims to exploit new technologies to improve efficiency.
    • Farmers must exploit the fertile land wisely to ensure good harvests.

  • Verb (to use unfairly):

    • The cruel boss would exploit his workers by paying them very low wages.
    • Politicians should not exploit public fear for personal gain.
Advanced Usage

  • "to exploit a loophole": to unfairly use a small mistake or omission in a rule or law to gain an advantage.

    • The lawyer found a way to exploit a loophole in the contract.

  • "to exploit one's potential": to fully develop and use one's natural abilities.

    • The program is designed to help students exploit their full academic potential.
Variants and Related Words

  • Exploitative (adj): unfairly using someone or something for profit or advantage.

    • The government condemned the exploitative labor practices.

  • Exploitation (n): the action or fact of treating someone or something unfairly to benefit from their work or use.

    • The documentary exposed the exploitation of natural resources in the region.

  • Exploiter (n): a person who uses someone or something unfairly for their own advantage.

Synonyms
  • Noun (achievement): Feat, accomplishment, deed.
  • Verb (use effectively): Utilize, harness, leverage.
  • Verb (use unfairly): Take advantage of, manipulate, milk.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Exploit" is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. Its meanings are typically expressed directly.)

Related Idioms
  • "To exploit to the full": to use something completely and effectively, leaving no potential unused.
    • We must exploit this opportunity to the full.
exploit

A scientist works to exploit solar energy for clean power.

Noun
  1. a notable achievement
    • he performed a great feat
    • the book was her finest effort
Verb
  1. work excessively hard
    • he is exploiting the students
  2. draw from; make good use of
    • we must exploit the resources we are given wisely
  3. use or manipulate to one's advantage
    • He exploit the new taxation system
    • She knows how to work the system
    • he works his parents for sympathy

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