exploit vs apply

exploit is a noun but apply is not a noun.

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

As verbs, apply is a hypernym of exploit; that is, apply is a word with a broader meaning than exploit:

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

Other hypernyms of exploit include employ, use, utilise, utilize.

As verbs, apply is a hypernym of exploit; that is, apply is a word with a broader meaning than exploit:

exploit: draw from; make good use of
apply: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

Other hypernyms of exploit include employ, use, utilise, utilize.

exploit (noun)	apply (noun)
a notable achievement

exploit (verb)	apply (verb)
use or manipulate to one's advantage	ask (for something)
draw from; make good use of	refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
work excessively hard	put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
	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