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   expose

   /ɪkˈspəʊz/

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   • 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 it mean to expose something?

   • An exposé is a film or piece of writing which reveals the truth about a situation or person, especially something involving shocking facts. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers To expose something that is usually hidden means to uncover it so that it can be seen.

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   What does exposing mean in English?

   • 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 we desire to avoid."

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   What does it mean if someone is exposed to something dangerous?

   • If someone is exposed to something dangerous or unpleasant, they are put in a situation in which it might affect them. [...] An exposé is a movie or piece of writing that reveals the truth about a situation or person, especially something involving shocking facts.

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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 exposeshimself shows people his genitals in a public place. Smith admitted indecently exposing himself on Wimbledon Common.

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   What does it mean if a man exposes himself?

   • A man who exposeshimself shows people his genitals in a public place. Smith admitted indecently exposing himself on Wimbledon Common. [VERB pronoun-reflexive]

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   1. to display for viewing; exhibit. 2. to bring to public notice; disclose; reveal: to expose the facts. 3. to divulge the identity of; unmask. 4. (foll by to) to make subject or susceptible (to attack, criticism, etc) 5. to abandon (a child, animal, etc) in the open to die.

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   noun. /ekˈspəʊzeɪ/ /ˌekspəʊˈzeɪ/ an account of the facts of a situation, especially when these shock people or have deliberately been kept secret. a damning exposé of police corruption.

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    The meaning of EXPOSE is to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition. How to use expose in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Expose.