- ex|ploit´er
- ex|ploit «noun. EHKS ployt, ehk SPLOYT; verb. ehk SPLOYT», noun, verb.–n.a bold, unusual act; daring deed: »
the exploits of Robin Hood against the evil Prince John and his wicked sheriff.
–v.t.1. to make use of; turn to practical account: »A mine is exploited for its minerals. Freedom—that was the word; the right of a man to exploit his nature from the top to the bottom (Julian Hawthorne).
2. to make unfair use of; use selfishly for one's own advantage: »Nations used to exploit their colonies, taking as much wealth out of them as they could.
╂[< Anglo-French expleit, Old French exploit < Vulgar Latin explicitum achievement < Latin explicāre unfold; see etym. under explicit (Cf. ↑explicit)]–ex|ploit´er, noun.Synonym Study noun.Exploit, feat, achievement mean a great or unusual deed. Exploit emphasizes daring or great courage or bravery in accomplishing something in the face of danger or against odds: »The sergeant won the Medal of Honor for his exploits in Korea.
Feat emphasizes use of great skill or strength in accomplishing something unusual: »Climbing Mount Everest is a feat.
Achievement emphasizes continued hard work in spite of difficulties and obstacles in accomplishing something outstanding: »Ralph Bunche won the Nobel Prize for his achievement in Palestine.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
