English / word
exploit
verb, noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to treat someone unfairly for one's own benefit; to make full use of a resource
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage; to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
In context
01
Unscrupulous employers may exploit vulnerable workers.
02
The startup managed to exploit a gap in the tech market.
Synonyms
abuse,manipulate,take advantage of
Antonyms
neglect,ignore,support
Collocations
exploit resources,exploit workers,exploit opportunities
Verb forms
Past: exploited · Past participle: exploited · -ing: exploiting