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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    manipulate utilize capitalize leverage profit benefit gain advantage take advantage misuse abuse manipulate use employ apply capitalize on cash in on make the most of turn to account profit by reap harvest maximize optimize squeeze extract reap the benefits milk tap plug play on prey on impose on trade on make use of bring into play press into service

    Meaning of Exploit

    The primary meaning of the word "exploit" is to utilize or take advantage of something, often in a way that is considered unfair or unjust.

    Definitions

    • To utilize or take advantage of something, especially in a way that is considered unfair or unjust
    • * To treat someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work or efforts
    • * To use something, such as a natural resource, for financial gain

    Etymology of Exploit

    The word "exploit" originates from the Old French word "exploiter," which means "to utilize" or "to take advantage of"
    The term has its roots in the Latin word "exploitare," which is derived from "ex" (meaning "out" or "forth") and "plodere" (meaning "to fold" or "to develop")
    Historically, the word "exploit" has been used to describe the act of taking advantage of a situation, resource, or person for personal gain

    Example Uses

    • The company plans to exploit the new market trend to increase its sales
    • * The politician was accused of exploiting the situation for personal gain
    • * The country has been exploiting its natural resources for decades, leading to environmental degradation

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    conserve preserve protect save safeguard defend help assist support cooperate collaborate share give donate contribute volunteer aid alleviate mitigate rectify reform conserve husband manage steward nurture care tend maintain sustain uphold justify validate

    Related Nouns

    exploitation exploiter resource advantage benefit gain profit utility usage application employment utilization manipulation oppression suppression injustice unfairness inequality deprivation abuse misuse plunder pillage rapine spoliation despoliation

    Related Verbs

    utilize capitalize leverage profit benefit gain advantage take use employ apply manipulate misuse abuse oppress suppress deprive plunder pillage rape despoil exploit extract reap harvest maximize optimize

    Related Adjectives

    exploitative exploitable useful beneficial advantageous profitable gainful lucrative valuable valuable precious coveted desirable attractive alluring seductive deceptive unfair unjust inequitable oppressive suppressive abusive manipulative rapacious predatory