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exploit

An exploit is a heroic act or an act worthy of praise. (noun)

An example of exploit is a journey to the top of a large mountain.

Exploit means to use someone or something to achieve one's own purposes. (verb)

An example of exploit is to pretend to befriend an intelligent student in class for the sole purpose of copying his homework.

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See exploit in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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