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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    exploit utilize capitalize benefit profit gain leverage manipulate use misuse abuse capitalize on cash in on make the most of seize grasp snatch capture secure reap harvest maximize optimize tap into milk squeeze extract reap the benefits of make use of put to use avail oneself of take control of

    Meaning of Take Advantage

    to use a situation or someone's weakness to get an advantage

    Definitions

    • to utilize something to one's own benefit or advantage
    • * to take unfair or unjust advantage of someone or something

    Etymology of Take Advantage

    The phrase "take advantage" has its roots in the 15th century, with "take" originating from Old English "tacan" and "advantage" from Old French "avantage," derived from "avant" meaning "before" and "age" meaning "state" or "condition," likely influenced by Latin "vantage" or "vantagium"

    Example Uses

    • The company will take advantage of the new tax laws to increase its profits
    • * She took advantage of the situation and got a promotion
    • * He took advantage of his friend's generosity and borrowed money without paying it back

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    disadvantage hinder harm hurt impede obstruct prevent stop thwart discourage dissuade forfeit lose miss neglect omit overlook pass up relinquish renounce sacrifice surrender yield give up lose out miss out

    Related Nouns

    opportunity benefit profit gain advantage leverage manipulation exploitation use misuse abuse control power influence dominance supremacy superiority privilege right permission license freedom liberty

    Related Verbs

    exploit utilize capitalize benefit profit gain leverage manipulate use misuse abuse capitalize on cash in on make the most of seize grasp snatch capture secure reap harvest maximize optimize tap into milk squeeze extract

    Related Adjectives

    advantageous beneficial profitable gainful useful helpful favorable fortunate lucky successful effective efficient skilled clever cunning manipulative exploitative abusive controlling dominant superior privileged free liberated