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Take advantage of bold deed (7)

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I believe the answer is:

exploit

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This clue might be a double definition.

'take advantage of' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'bold deed' is the second definition.
'exploit' can be an answer for 'deed' (synonyms). I'm unsure of the 'bold' bit.

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(Other definitions for exploit that I've seen before include "Heroic deed" , "Stunt" , "Take full advantage of escapades?" , "Make use of (a resource)" , "Feat, accomplishment" .)

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