expose (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspoʊz/
Definition
To make something visible or known, especially by uncovering it or revealing a secret or a crime.
Examples
The investigation aimed to expose corruption in the government.
Sunlight can damage skin if you expose it for too long.
The documentary exposed the harsh conditions in the factory.
How to Use expose
- expose to (prepositional phrase)
- To make someone or something vulnerable to something harmful or unpleasant. — "The workers were exposed to dangerous chemicals."
- expose oneself (phrasal verb)
- To reveal one's body in a sexual way, often illegally or offensively. — "He was arrested for exposing himself in public."
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