Synonyms for exploit
ˈɛk splɔɪt, ɪkˈsplɔɪtex·ploit

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1. exploitverb

   To use for one’s own advantage.

   Synonyms:
   take advantage of, use

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1. exploitnoun

   An act is strictly and originally something accomplished by an exercise of power, in which sense it is synonymous with deed or effect. Action is a doing. Act is therefore single, individual, momentary; action a complex of acts, or a process, state, or habit of exerting power. We say a virtuous act, but rather a virtuous course of action. We speak of the action of an acid upon a metal, not of its act. Act is used, also, for the simple exertion of power; as, an act of will. In this sense an act does not necessarily imply an external effect, while an action does. Morally, the act of murder is in the determination to kill; legally, the act is not complete without the striking of the fatal blow. Act and deed are both used for the thing done, but act refers to the power put forth, deed to the result accomplished; as, a voluntary act, a bad deed. In connection with other words act is more usually qualified by the use of another noun, action by an adjective preceding; we may say a kind act, though oftener an act of kindness, but only a kind action, not an action of kindness. As between act and deed, deed is commonly used of great, notable, and impressive acts, as are achievement, exploit, and feat.

   Festus: We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths.

   Bailey Festus, A Country Town, sc. 7.

   A feat exhibits strength, skill, personal power, whether mental or physical, especially the latter; as, a feat of arms, a feat of memory. An exploit is a conspicuous or glorious deed, involving valor or heroism, usually combined with strength, skill, loftiness of thought, and readiness of resource; an achievement is the doing of something great and noteworthy; an exploit is brilliant, but its effect may be transient; an achievement is solid, and its effect enduring. Act and action are both in contrast to all that is merely passive and receptive. The intensest action is easier than passive endurance.

   Synonyms:
   accomplishment, achievement, act, action, consummation, deed, doing, effect, execution, exercise, exertion, feat, motion, movement, operation, performance, proceeding, transaction, work

   Antonyms:
   cessation, deliberation, endurance, immobility, inaction, inactivity, inertia, passion (In philosophic sense), quiescence, quiet, repose, rest, suffering, suspension

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1. feat, effort, exploitverb

   a notable achievement

   "he performed a great feat"; "the book was her finest effort"

   Synonyms:
   elbow grease, attempt, campaign, feat, try, endeavour, endeavor, crusade, sweat, effort, movement, drive, travail, cause, exertion

2. exploit, workverb

   use or manipulate to one's advantage

   "He exploit the new taxation system"; "She knows how to work the system"; "he works his parents for sympathy"

   Synonyms:
   knead, turn, operate, act, shape, bring, work out, run, function, put to work, overwork, forge, lick, solve, make, figure out, form, mould, sour, work, go, play, do work, make for, mold, puzzle out, act upon, process, crop, exercise, ferment, tap, influence, work on, wreak, cultivate

3. exploit, tapverb

   draw from; make good use of

   "we must exploit the resources we are given wisely"

   Synonyms:
   knock, solicit, tap, tapdance, bug, pink, wiretap, intercept, work, tip, rap, overwork, beg

4. overwork, exploitverb

   work excessively hard

   "he is exploiting the students"

   Synonyms:
   tap, overwork, work

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1. make productive

   Submitted by anonymous on December 30, 2019  

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1. exploitnoun

   Synonyms:
   act (especially an heroic act), deed, feat, achievement

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1. exploitverb

   Synonyms:
   develop, utilize

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1. List of paraphrases for "exploit":

   operate, exploiting, use, explore, exploitation, leverage, explode, utilise, tap, seize, harness, capitalize, utilize

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1. Paul Scofield:

   The oceans were ripe for the picking with the lack of mega predators, it looks like what was going on was that penguins were just starting to exploit that niche.

2. John Hocevar:

   Parts of the plastic industry have worked really hard to exploit fears around Covid, it's disappointing that lobbying groups are taking advantage of this climate of fear and uncertainty.

3. Scott Petry:

   Attacks that come in from nation states or any other bad actor typically exploit interfaces in the local system-a bit of code or a cookie will find its way into a browser and crawl its way across the network from there.

4. Federal Bureau of Investigation:

   The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a spike in businesses teleworking to communicate and share information over the internet, with this knowledge, malicious cyber actors are looking for ways to exploit telework software vulnerabilities in order to obtain sensitive information, eavesdrop on conference calls or virtual meetings, or conduct other malicious activities.

5. Ronald Reagan:

   I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent's youth and inexperience.