exploit

The definition of 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 is defined as 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.

See exploit in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an act remarkable for brilliance or daring; bold deed

Origin: ME & OFr esploit, an exploit, action < L explicitum, neut. pp. of explicare: see explicate

transitive verb

to make use of; turn to account; utilize productively
to make unethical use of for one's own advantage or profit; specif., to make profit from the labor of (others) without giving a just return
Advertising to stir up interest in; promote: to exploit a product

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See exploit in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An act or deed, especially a brilliant or heroic one. See Synonyms at feat¹.

transitive verb (ĭk-sploitˈ, ĕkˈsploitˌ) ex·ploit·ed, ex·ploit·ing, ex·ploits

To employ to the greatest possible advantage: exploit one's talents.
To make use of selfishly or unethically: a country that exploited peasant labor. See Synonyms at manipulate.
To advertise; promote.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French esploit

Origin: , from Latin explicitum

Origin: , neuter past participle of explicāre, to unfold; see explicate

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