exploit
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
exploits
plural
exploits
Britannica Dictionary definition of EXPLOIT
[count]
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an exciting act or action
— usually plural
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performing heroic exploits [=feats]
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He enjoys talking about his youthful exploits. [=adventures]
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a book about his sexual exploits
exploits;
exploited;
exploiting
exploits;
exploited;
exploiting
Britannica Dictionary definition of EXPLOIT
[+ object]
1
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to get value or use from (something)
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He has never fully exploited his talents.
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Top athletes are able to exploit their opponents' weaknesses.
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We need to exploit [=take advantage of] this opportunity/situation.
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exploit natural resources
2
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to use (someone or something) in a way that helps you unfairly
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They were accused of exploiting [=taking advantage of] migrant workers.
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She said the tragedy had been exploited by the media.
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exploitable resources
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a victim of exploitation