expose (ɪkˈspəʊz
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Definitions
verb (tr)
- to display for viewing; exhibit
- to bring to public notice; disclose; reveal ⇒
to expose the facts
- to divulge the identity of; unmask
- (foll by to) to make subject or susceptible (to attack, criticism, etc)
- to abandon (a child, animal, etc) in the open to die
- (foll by to) to introduce (to) or acquaint (with) ⇒
he was exposed to the classics at an early age
- photography to subject (a photographic film or plate) to light, X-rays, or some other type of actinic radiation
- Roman Catholic Church to exhibit (the consecrated Eucharistic Host or a relic) for public veneration
- See expose oneself
Alternative Forms
exˈposable adjective exˈposal noun exˈposer noun Word Origin
C15: from Old French exposer, from Latin expōnere to set out; see exponent
Synonyms
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uncover,
show,
reveal,
display,
exhibit,
present,
unveil,
manifest,
lay bare,
take the wraps off,
put on view =
reveal,
disclose,
uncover,
air,
detect,
betray,
show up,
denounce,
unearth,
let out,
divulge,
unmask,
lay bare,
make known bring to light
out,
smoke out,
blow wide open
