exploit (n.)

  1. a notable achievement; he performed a great feat; the book was her finest effort

    [ Syn: feat , effort ]

    exploit (v.)

  1. use or manipulate to ones advantage; He exploit the new taxation system; She knows how to work the system; he works his parents for sympathy

    [ Syn: work ]

  2. draw from; make good use of; we must exploit the resources we are given wisely

    [ Syn: tap ]

  3. work excessively hard; he is exploiting the students

    [ Syn: overwork ]

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