English dictionary
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English noun: exploit | |||
| 1. | exploit (act) a notable achievement | ||
| Samples | He performed a great feat. The book was her finest effort. | ||
| Synonyms | effort, feat | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | accomplishment, achievement | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | derring-do, hit, rally, rallying, stunt, tour de force | ||
English verb: exploit | |||
| 1. | exploit (consumption) use or manipulate to one's advantage | ||
| Samples | He exploit the new taxation system. She knows how to work the system. He works his parents for sympathy. | ||
| Synonyms | work | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | avail, feed, help, make hay, play, prey, use | ||
| Verb group | work | ||
| 2. | exploit (consumption) draw from; make good use of | ||
| Samples | We must exploit the resources we are given wisely. | ||
| Synonyms | tap | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | commercialize, harness, maximise, maximize, milk, mine, overexploit, quarry | ||
| 3. | exploit (social) work excessively hard | ||
| Samples | He is exploiting the students. | ||
| Synonyms | overwork | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | put to work, work | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | overdrive | ||
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