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Expose Exposed Exposing ɪkˈspəʊz Verb Smiled Suddenly Set

Word3 expose
WordType (verb)
Phonetic /ɪkˈspəʊz/ /ɪkˈspəʊz/
Example
  • he smiled suddenly, exposing a set of amazingly white teeth.
  • miles of sand are exposed at low tide.
  • my job as a journalist is to expose the truth.
  • he did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone.
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expose

(verb)/ɪkˈspəʊz/ /ɪkˈspəʊz/

    Verb Forms

  1. to show something that is usually hidden
    • SYNONYM reveal
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    • He smiled suddenly, exposing a set of amazingly white teeth.
    • Miles of sand are exposed at low tide.
    • My job as a journalist is to expose the truth.
    • He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone.

    Extra Examples

    • She lifted her chin in a gesture that deliberately exposed the line of her throat.
    • He was outclassed by an Aston Villa side that cruelly exposed his lack of pace.
    • a report which clearly exposes the weakness of the government's economic policy
  2. to tell the true facts about a person or a situation, and show them/it to be dishonest, illegal, etc.
    • He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force.
    • She was exposed as a liar and a fraud.
  3. to put somebody/something in a place or situation where they are not protected from something harmful or unpleasant
    • This tactic allowed the rebels to attack without the risk of exposing themselves.
    • Children are being exposed to new dangers on the internet.
    • Do not expose babies to strong sunlight.
    • You could be exposing yourself to unnecessary risks when driving alone.
    • The roof collapsed, exposing the timbers to the elements.

    Extra Examples

    • These drawings must not be exposed to the air.
    • The general public is constantly exposed to radiation.
    • The cells were not exposed to any radiation at all.
    • to expose yourself to ridicule
  4. to let somebody find out about something by giving them experience of it or showing them what it is like
    • We want to expose the kids to as much art and culture as possible.
    • mountain communities that had not been exposed to tourism before
  5. to allow light into a camera when taking a photograph
  6. a person who exposes himself or herself, shows their sexual organs in public in a way that is offensive to other people
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