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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

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXPOSÉ definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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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. The movie is an exposé of prison conditions in the South. [ + of ]

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › exposéExposé - definition of exposé by The Free Dictionary

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   ex·pose. (ĭk-spōz′) tr.v. ex·posed, ex·pos·ing, ex·pos·es. 1. a. To subject or allow to be subjected to an action, influence, or condition: exposed themselves to disease; exposed their children to classical music. b. To subject (a photographic film, for example) to the action of light. c.

4. www.britannica.com › dictionary › exposéExposé Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   EXPOSÉ meaning: a news report or broadcast that reveals something illegal or dishonest to the public.

5. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › exposéexposé - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 2, 2024 · exposé (plural exposés) The act of exposing somebody or something; a shameful showing up. A publication of investigative journalism that reveals hidden and often scandalous truths. A formal recital or exposition.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › expose_2exposé noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of exposé noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.wordreference.com › definition › exposéexposé - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   to lay open to danger, attack, harm, etc.: to expose soldiers to gunfire; to expose one's character to attack. to lay open to something specified: to expose oneself to the influence of bad companions.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-superentry › exposeEXPOSÉ - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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   An exposé is a movie or piece of writing that reveals the truth about a situation or person, especially something involving shocking facts. More Pronunciations of 'exposé'