Definition of Take advantage

1. Verb. Draw advantages from. "She took advantage of his absence to meet her lover"

Exact synonyms: Capitalise, Capitalize
Generic synonyms: Benefit, Gain, Profit
Derivative terms: Capitalisation, Capitalization

2. Verb. Make excessive use of. "She is trespassing upon my privacy"
Exact synonyms: Trespass
Specialized synonyms: Encroach, Entrench, Impinge, Trench
Generic synonyms: Use

Definition of Take advantage

1. Verb. (intransitive) To profit from a situation. ¹

2. Verb. To make use of something. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Take Advantage

take a shine to
take a shot in the dark
take a spill
take a spin
take a stab at
take a stand
take a tumble
take a turn for the better
take a turn for the worse
take a whizz
take a wicket
take aback
take account
take action
take advantage (current term)
take after
take against
take aim
take apart
take arms
take away
take away from
take back
take by storm
take care
take care of
take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves
take chances

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