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A deed or act; especially, a heroic act; a deed of renown; an adventurous or noble achievement; as, the exploits of Alexander the Great.

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  1. n. A deed or act; especially, a heroic act; a deed of renown; an adventurous or noble achievement; as, the exploits of Alexander the Great.
  2. n. Combat; war.
  3. n. To utilize; to make available; to get the value or usefulness out of; as, to exploit a mine or agricultural lands; to exploit public opinion.
  4. n. Hence: To draw an illegitimate profit from; to speculate on; to put upon.
  5. n. a notable achievement
  6. v. use or manipulate to one's advantage
  7. v. draw from; make good use of
  8. v. work excessively hard
  9. n:16/v:84 v. use or manipulate to one's advantage v. draw from; make good use of