expose

verb
UK: /ɪkˈspəʊz/
US: /ɪkˈspoʊz/

  1. To show something that was hidden.

    1. The sun will expose the film.
    2. The investigation may expose corruption within the government.

  2. To reveal the truth about someone or something, usually something unpleasant.

    1. He did not want to expose his past.
    2. The documentary aims to expose the exploitation of workers in the factory.

  3. To put someone or something in a situation where they are not protected from harm.

    1. Do not expose the skin to the sun.
    2. By publishing the photos, the newspaper may expose the victim to danger.

Synonyms

reveal uncover disclose unmask divulge denude display air
expose noun

  1. The act of revealing something secret or dishonest.

    1. The expose revealed fraud.
    2. The magazine published a detailed expose of the company's illegal activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "expose" in English means: To show something that was hidden., To reveal the truth about someone or something, usually something unpleasant., To put someone or something in a situation where they are not protected from harm..

The phonetic transcription of "expose" is /ɪkˈspəʊz/ in British English and /ɪkˈspoʊz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "expose": reveal, uncover, disclose, unmask, divulge, denude, display, air.

Example usage of "expose": "The sun will expose the film.". More examples on the page.