apply vs exploit

exploit vs apply

apply is not a noun while exploit is a noun.

apply and exploit both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
apply	No	No	Yes	No
exploit	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, exploit is a hyponym of apply; that is, exploit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than apply:

apply: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
exploit: use or manipulate to one's advantage

Other hyponyms of apply include commit, consecrate, dedicate, devote, give, play, play, pull out all the stops, assign, put, ply, address, waste, misapply, misuse, avail, overdrive, overuse, cannibalise, cannibalize, recycle, reprocess, reuse, work, tap, extend, strain, exercise, exert, enjoy, take, share, put to work, work, implement, fall back, recur, resort.

apply (noun)	exploit (noun)
	a notable achievement

apply (verb)	exploit (verb)
ask (for something)	use or manipulate to one's advantage
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing	draw from; make good use of
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose	work excessively hard
coat, cover or smear a surface with
give or convey physically
avail oneself to
ensure observance of laws and rules
apply oneself to
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
be applicable to; as to an analysis

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