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1. Developed or used to greatest advantage
    
2. Of persons; taken advantage of
   "after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but exploited";
   - ill-used, put-upon, used, victimized, victimised [Brit]

1. Use or manipulate to one's advantage
   "He exploited the new taxation system";
   - work
    
2. Draw from; make good use of
   "we must exploit the resources we are given wisely";
   - tap
    
3. Work excessively hard
   "he is exploiting the students";
   - overwork

See also: employed, misused

Type of: apply, employ, put to work, use, utilise [Brit], utilize, work

Antonym: unexploited

Encyclopedia: Exploited