exploited Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb use or manipulate to one's advantage
   exploit; work.
   
   • He exploit the new taxation system
   • She knows how to work the system
   • he works his parents for sympathy
2. verb draw from; make good use of
   exploit; tap.
   
   • we must exploit the resources we are given wisely
3. verb work excessively hard
   exploit; overwork.
   
   • he is exploiting the students
4. adjective developed or used to greatest advantage
   
5. adjective satellite of persons; taken advantage of
   put-upon; victimised; victimized; used; ill-used.
   
   • after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used

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