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I found that the origin of "exploit" is "ex + ploit"(mean unfolded). So why "exploit" means "to make full use and benefit" or "to use in an unfair situation" from "unfolded"? How transition has taken place until now?
I would be grateful for your help.
I found that the origin of "exploit" is "ex + ploit"(mean unfolded). So why "exploit" means "to make full use and benefit" or "to use in an unfair situation" from "unfolded"? How transition has taken place until now?
I would be grateful for your help.
I would be grateful for your help.
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to unfold the benefits from something/someone (unfold = to reveal)
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to unfold the benefits from something/someone (unfold = to reveal)
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