English

exploit

ɪkˈsplɔɪt, ɪksˈplɔɪt, ˈɛksplɔɪt
Meaning: to use or develop something for benefit; to use someone unfairly
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ɪksˈplɔɪt, ˈɛksplɔɪt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base exploit
3rd person singular present exploits
Present participle exploiting
Past exploited
Will future will exploit
Going-to future going to exploit
Imperative negative don't exploit / do not exploit

Example

They were accused of exploiting a legal loophole to avoid paying taxes.
They were accused of exploiting a legal loophole to avoid paying taxes.

Usage Notes

Can have either a neutral/positive sense (using resources) or a negative sense (treating someone unfairly for gain).

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