Vocabulary

Exploit

English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.

English meaning
make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource).
Urdu meaning
قابل ذکر بنانا، فروغ دینا، کارنامہ، زبردست کامیابی
Example sentences (from Dawn)

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  1. There are dark clouds over the entire region, as powerful global stakeholders attempting to exploit internal political divisions in a neighbouring state have triggered a war that is quickly spiralling out of control.
    Dawn Editorials — National priorities — 2026-03-10
  2. However, one of the major beneficiaries has also been the violent actors who exploit this power structure.
    Dawn Editorials — Missing introspection — 2026-02-08
  3. Also, until Balochistan`s natural wealth reaches its people, and alleviates their poverty and suffering, hostile actors will continue to exploit the situation.
    Dawn Editorials — Balochistan attacks — 2026-02-01
  4. Those who traditionally exploit such sentiments lack the strength to mobilise the masses or bring them into the streets.
    Dawn Editorials — Staying relevant — 2026-01-25
  5. Terrorist groups like IS and Al Qaeda exploit the persecution of Muslims, such as the genocide in Gaza, or past Western occupation of Muslim states, such as in Afghanistan and Iraq, to radicalise individuals.
    Dawn Editorials — Bondi shooting — 2025-12-16
Synonyms
utilize, make use of, put to use, use, use to good advantage, turn/put to good use

Antonyms
treat fairly
Curator example
“500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology”

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