·noun Combat; war.
II. Exploit ·noun Hence: To draw an illegitimate profit from; to speculate on; to put upon.
III. Exploit ·noun A deed or act; especially, a heroic act; a deed of renown; an adventurous or noble achievement; as, the exploits of Alexander the Great.
IV. Exploit ·noun 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.