exploit — to use someone or something unfairly for your own advantage
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to use someone or something unfairly for your own advantage
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
Korean meaning: 이용하다, 착취하다, 악용하다
Korean pronunciation: 익-스플로이트 (강세: 스플로이트)
Example Sentences
- The evil villain tried to exploit Superman's only weakness - kryptonite!
- My mom can exploit any leftover food and turn it into a gourmet meal.
- The company was criticized for exploiting child labor in developing countries.
exploit
VERB//ɪkˈsplɔɪt//
to use someone or something unfairly for your own advantage
Factory owner exploiting tired workers
In Detroit, he's adroit at finding ways to exploit!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'explicare' meaning 'to unfold' or 'to unfurl', combined with the prefix 'ex-' (out). The word evolved through Old French 'exploit' to mean a deed or achievement, later developing the sense of using something to one's advantage.
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🔗Collocations
“The country plans to exploit its oil reserves.”
“The factory was shut down for exploiting workers.”
“The movie is based on his heroic exploits.”
“We should fully exploit this opportunity.”
“Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in software.”
📝Examples
“The evil villain tried to exploit Superman's only weakness - kryptonite!”
“My mom can exploit any leftover food and turn it into a gourmet meal.”
“The company was criticized for exploiting child labor in developing countries.”
“Scientists are working to exploit solar energy more efficiently.”
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