exploit meaning
exploit :
to use, to utilize
verb
▪ They exploit the new technology.
▪ They use the new technology.
▪ The company exploits its employees.
▪ The company uses its employees unfairly.
paraphrasing
▪ utilize – use
▪ take advantage of – use for gain
▪ capitalize on – exploit for benefit
▪ abuse – use unfairly
exploit :
a brave or notable act
noun
▪ His exploits during the mission were admired.
▪ His brave acts during the mission were admired.
▪ The soldier's exploits earned him a medal.
▪ The soldier's brave acts earned him a medal.
paraphrasing
▪ feat – exploit
▪ achievement – exploit
▪ accomplishment – exploit
▪ deed – exploit
Pronunciation
exploit [ɪkˈsplɔɪt]
The stress is on 'ploy' and sounds like 'ik-sploit'.
Common phrases and grammar about exploit
exploit - Common meaning
verb
to use, to utilize
noun
a brave or notable act
Part of Speech Changes for "exploit"
▪ exploitation (noun) – unfair use of someone or something
▪ exploiter (noun) – one who exploits
▪ exploitative (adjective) – using unfairly
▪ exploits (plural noun) – multiple notable acts
Common Expressions with "exploit"
▪ exploit resources – use resources effectively
▪ exploit opportunities – take advantage of chances
▪ exploit weaknesses – use weaknesses for gain
▪ exploit talents – utilize abilities
Important examples of exploit in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC word questions, exploit is often used as a verb meaning to use or take advantage of something.
Example of a confusing word: explore (to investigate)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a verb, exploit is often followed by a direct object in TOEIC grammar questions.
exploit
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
exploit a resource
'use a resource effectively', used in business contexts.
exploit the opportunity
'take advantage of a chance', used when seizing an opening.
Differences between similar words and exploit
exploit
,
abuse
differences
exploit means to use effectively, often positively; abuse means to use in a harmful or unfair way.
exploit
,
misuse
differences
exploit is used to make effective use of something, while misuse means to use something wrongly or improperly.
Words with the same origin as exploit
The origin of exploit
exploit comes from Old French 'exploiter,' meaning 'to use or make full use of'.
Word structure
It has the prefix ex (out), root ploit (from 'ploy' meaning 'to use'), and suffix it, so exploit means 'to use out'.
Words with the same origin
The root of exploit is 'ploy'. Influential words with the same root include 'ploy' (a tactic) and 'deployment'.
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