take advantage

/teɪk ədˌvæntɪdʒ/

/teɪk ədˈvɑntɪdʒ/

Other forms: took advantage; taking advantage; taken advantage; takes advantage

Definitions of take advantage

1. verb

   draw advantages from
   synonyms: capitalise, capitalize

   type of:

   benefit, gain, profit

   derive a benefit from
2. verb

   make excessive use of
   “You are taking advantage of my good will!”

   synonyms: trespass

   types:

   encroach, entrench, impinge, trench

   impinge or infringe upon

   type of:

   use

   seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage