The difference between Exploit and Take advantage of
When used as verbs, exploit means to use for one's own advantage, whereas take advantage of means to use or make use of.
Exploit is also noun with the meaning: a heroic or extraordinary deed.
check bellow for the other definitions of Exploit and Take advantage of
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Exploit as a noun:
A heroic or extraordinary deed.
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Exploit as a noun:
An achievement.
Examples:
"The first trek to the summit of Mount Everest was a stunning exploit."
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Exploit as a noun (computing):
A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.
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Exploit as a verb (transitive):
To use for one's own advantage.
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Exploit as a verb (transitive):
To forcibly deprive someone of something to which she or he has a natural right.
Examples:
"Materialistic monsters who exploit "kind" folks will not have good outcomes, no matter how much comforts were ill-gained."
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Take advantage of as a verb:
To use or make use of.
Examples:
"He took advantage of the swimming pool every day of his visit."
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Take advantage of as a verb:
To exploit, for example sexually.
Examples:
"She took advantage of his desperation."
"He toyed with her emotions just to get her in bed. He took advantage of her."