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   Ex·pose

   /ikˈspōz/

   

   verb

   • 1. make (something) visible by uncovering it: "at low tide the sands are exposed" Similar revealuncoverlay barebareleave unprotectedOpposite cover
   • ▪ cause someone to be vulnerable or at risk: "many newcomers are exposing themselves to injury" Similar make vulnerablemake subjectsubjectlay openput at risk ofput in jeopardy ofleave unprotected fromendanger byimperil byjeopardize byOpposite protect from
   • ▪ introduce someone to (a subject or area of knowledge): "students were exposed to statistics in high school" Similar introducebring into contact withpresent withmake familiar/conversant/acquainted withfamiliarize withacquaint withmake aware ofOpposite keep away fromkeep free of
   • ▪ publicly and indecently display one's genitals.
   • ▪ leave (a child) in the open to die.
   • 2. reveal the true, objectionable nature of (someone or something): "he has been exposed as a liar and a traitor" Similar uncoverrevealshowdisplayexhibitdisclosemanifestunveilunmaskdiscoverbring to lightbring into the openmake knownunearthlet outdivulgemake obviousdenouncecondemndetectfind outcatch outsmoke outbetraygive awayinformal:spill the beans onblow the whistle onpull the plug on
   • ▪ make (something embarrassing or damaging) public: "investigations exposed a vast network of illegalities"
   • 3. subject (photographic film) to light when operating a camera.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French exposer, from Latin exponere (see expound), but influenced by Latin expositus ‘put or set out’ and Old French poser ‘to place’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. exposer noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › exposeExpose Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of EXPOSE is to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition. How to use expose in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Expose.

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   Synonyms for EXPOSE: uncover, disclose, discredit, unmask, demolish, debunk, show up, tell; Antonyms of EXPOSE: disguise, mask, hide, conceal, veil, secrete, camouflage, cloak.

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   1. to display for viewing; exhibit. 2. to bring to public notice; disclose; reveal: to expose the facts. 3. to divulge the identity of; unmask. 4. ( foll by to) to make subject or susceptible (to attack, criticism, etc) 5. to abandon (a child, animal, etc) in the open to die.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXPOSÉ definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An exposé is a film or piece of writing which reveals the truth about a situation or person, especially something involving shocking facts. The movie is an exposé of prison conditions in the South. [ + of] Synonyms: exposure, revelation, uncovering, disclosure More Synonyms of expose. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXPOSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   EXPOSE definition: 1. to remove what is covering something so that it can be seen: 2. to allow light to shine on…. Learn more.

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   to make known, disclose, or reveal (intentions, secrets, etc.). Synonyms: betray, unveil, uncover. Antonyms: hide, conceal. to reveal or unmask (a crime, fraud, impostor, etc.): to expose a swindler. to hold up to public reprehension or ridicule (fault, folly, a foolish act or person, etc.).

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEXPOSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   EXPOSE meaning: 1. to remove what is covering something so that it can be seen: 2. to allow light to shine on…. Learn more.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › exposeExpose - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   verb. expose or make accessible to some action or influence. “ Expose your students to art”. “ expose the blanket to sunshine”. see more. verb. put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position. synonyms: endanger, peril, queer, scupper. see more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishexpose verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of expose verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    to present to view; exhibit; display: The storekeeper exposed his wares. to make known, disclose, or reveal (intentions, secrets, etc.). to reveal or unmask (a crime, fraud, impostor, etc.): to expose a swindler.