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| 1. | [ verb ] use to one's advantage | |
| Synonyms: | work | |
| Examples: | "He exploit the new taxation system" "She knows how to work the system" "he works his parents for sympathy" |
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| Related terms: | use use play avail prey harness optimize make_hay work exploitation | |
| 2. | [ verb ] draw from; make good use of | |
| Synonyms: | tap | |
| Examples: | "we must exploit the resources we are given wisely" |
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| Related terms: | use mine harness maximize milk commercialize quarry overexploit exploitation | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a notable achievement | |
| Synonyms: | deed feat effort | |
| Examples: | : "he performed a great deed" "the book was her finest effort" |
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| Related terms: | accomplishment hit discovery departure touch stunt recovery rally disposal implementation tour_de_force exhumation causing equalization acquiring delivery running_away propulsion mitsvah egress derring-do | |
| 4. | [ verb ] work excessively hard | |
| Synonyms: | overwork | |
| Examples: | "he is exploiting the students" |
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| Related terms: | work overdrive exploitation | |
| Similar spelling: |
exploiter exploited exploitive explicit explosion explicate explicitly explore explode explain explorer exploded explosive exploding expletive expel |
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