verb

expose

ihk-SPOHZ

verb

To uncover or reveal something that was hidden, especially something wrong or shameful.

"The journalist's report exposed corruption at the highest level."

"Cutting back the hedge exposed an old brick wall."

To put someone or something at risk of harm, such as a disease, danger, or harsh conditions.

"Workers were exposed to asbestos for years before the risk was known."

To let light fall onto photographic film in order to capture an image.

"She exposed the film for too long, and the photo came out too bright."

How to Use Expose

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo uncover something hidden, or to put someone at risk of something harmful.

Common pairings

expose the truth expose someone to risk expose a scandal

Word Forms

exposed past tense, expose plural, exposed plural, exposes singular, expose singular, exposed singular, exposest singular, exposedst singular, exposeth singular

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Etymology

From Old French exposer, "to lay open, set forth", ultimately from Latin expōnō, "to set forth" or "put out".

Synonyms

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Related Words

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Rhymes for expose

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