exploit
to make full use of something, often in an unfair or selfish way for one's own advantage
Word origin: From Latin explicare, to unfold.
Exploit in a sentence
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The company was accused of exploiting cheap labor in its overseas factories.
The firm was accused of exploiting a regulatory loophole to avoid millions in taxes.
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Verbal · Text Completion
The committee's report was praised for its candor, yet its central recommendation was so blank that administrators could cite it to justify nearly any policy they had already resolved to pursue.
Using “exploit” well
As a verb, exploit can mean simply to use a resource fully or, more often, to take unfair advantage. Tone depends on context: exploit a resource is neutral, exploit workers is condemnatory.
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