exploit

/ˈɛksplɔɪt/
noun 4verb 2

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1

(noun.)

ADJ

dare-devil, daring

legendary

The explorer's legendary exploits in the Arctic captured the imagination of people worldwide.

military, sexual, sporting

The famous athlete's sporting exploits inspired thousands of young people to take up the sport.

2

(verb.) treat sb unfairly for your own advantage

ADV

mercilessly, ruthlessly

The company mercilessly exploited its employees by forcing them to work long hours for low wages.

cynically

She cynically exploited her friendship with the manager to get the best shifts at work.

deliberately | sexually

3

(verb.) make the best use of sth

ADV

extensively, heavily

fully, to the full

She fully exploited her natural talent to become a professional musician.

further | widely | effectively, profitably, successfully | properly | quickly | easily

cleverly, skilfully

She skilfully exploited the company's weaknesses to negotiate a better deal for herself.

commercially

The tech company decided to exploit the new software commercially by selling licenses to businesses worldwide.

VERB + EXPLOIT

be determined to, be keen to, hope to, seek to

be quick to

She was quick to exploit the opportunity when her competitor made a mistake.

attempt to | fail to

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