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   expose

   /ɪkˈspəʊz/

   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: "the situation exposed a conflict within the government"
   • 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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   What does exposing mean?

   • Unadapted borrowing from French exposé . exposé (plural exposés) The act of exposing somebody or something; a shameful showing up. "What shall be said to my sister? We cannot steal from her without saying something, as she would conclude we were murdered, apply to the ambassador, and bring on the very

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   • Get a quick, free translation! 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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   What does it mean to expose something that is usually hidden?

   • To expose something that is usually hidden means to uncover it so that it can be seen. Lowered sea levels exposed the shallow continental shelf beneath the sea. 11 meanings: 1. to display for viewing; exhibit 2. to bring to public notice; disclose; reveal 3. to divulge the identity of;.... Click for more definitions.

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   What does exposing a child mean?

   • If someone is exposed to an idea or feeling, usually a new one, they are given experience of it, or introduced to it. These units exposed children to many viewpoints of a given issue. [VERB noun + to] A man who exposes himself shows people his genitals in a public place. Smith admitted indecently exposing himself on Wimbledon Common.

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   What does posing mean?

   • v.t. -posed, -pos•ing. 1. to lay open to danger, attack, or harm: exposing soldiers to gunfire; to expose people to disease. 2. to uncover; bare: to expose one's head to the rain. 3. to present to view; exhibit. 4. to make known; reveal: exposed her intentions. 5. to bring to light; unmask: to expose a swindler.

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   What does it mean if someone is exposed to danger?

   • If someone is exposed to something dangerous or unpleasant, they are put in a situation in which it might affect them. A wise mother never exposes her children to the slightest possibility of danger. [VERB noun + to] ...people exposed to high levels of radiation. [VERB-ed]

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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.

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     Synonyms for EXPOSE in English: uncover, show, reveal,...

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   Exposé is a noun that means a public revelation of a scandal, crime, or wrongdoing. It can also be a verb that means to make known or reveal something discreditable. See synonyms, usage, and related terms for exposé.

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   Aug 19, 2024 · exposé (plural exposés) The act of exposing somebody or something; a shameful showing up. 1842 , [anonymous collaborator of Letitia Elizabeth Landon ], chapter XXVIII, in Lady Anne Granard; or, Keeping up Appearances.

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   An exposé is a news report or broadcast that reveals something illegal or dishonest to the public. Learn more about the pronunciation, usage and examples of this word from Britannica Dictionary.

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