exploit

B2 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ See IPA manual

Freq #9855

Meanings

1

verb
To treat someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.

The factory was accused of exploiting its workers with low pay.
2

verb
To use something fully for your own advantage.

The country needs to exploit its natural resources in a sustainable way.
3

noun
A brave or remarkable act.

The first trek to the summit of Mount Everest was a stunning exploit.

Verb forms

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Synonyms

2 verb · to use something fully for... take advantage ofuse utilize

3 noun · a brave or remarkable act. feat

Word family

Forms exploitedexploitingexploits

Derived forms anti-exploitcounterexploitexploitabilityexploiteeexploitiveexploituremisexploitnonexploitedoverexploitsexploitsuperexploitunderexploit

Etymology

From Old French esploit (noun), esploitier (verb).

esploit Old French

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# exploit

**Type:** Word
**Level:** B2
**Part of speech:** verb, noun
**IPA (US):** /ˈɛksplɔɪt/
**Frequency rank:** 9855

## Meanings
1. To treat someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
2. To use something fully for your own advantage.
3. A brave or remarkable act.

## Examples
- The factory was accused of exploiting its workers with low pay.
- The country needs to exploit its natural resources in a sustainable way.
- The first trek to the summit of Mount Everest was a stunning exploit.

## Derived Forms
- anti-exploit
- counterexploit
- exploitability
- exploitee
- exploitive
- exploiture
- misexploit
- nonexploited
- overexploit
- sexploit
- superexploit
- underexploit

## Roots and Affixes
- Root: esploit

## Etymology
From Old French esploit (noun), esploitier (verb).

## AI Etymology
Exploit comes from Old French esploit (noun), esploitier (verb). In current use, the main senses are “To treat someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work” and “To use something fully for your own advantage”.

## Topics
- Actions & Processes

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