expose

1 of 2

verb

ex·pose ik-ˈspōz How to pronounce expose (audio)

exposed; exposing

transitive verb

: to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition

expose troops needlessly

has not yet been exposed to measles

: to submit or make accessible to a particular action or influence

expose children to good books

especially : to subject (a sensitive photographic film, plate, or paper) to radiant energy

: to abandon (an infant) especially by leaving in the open

: to make known : bring to light

expose a shameful secret

: to disclose the faults or crimes of

expose a murderer

: to cause to be visible or open to view : display: such as

: to offer publicly for sale

: to exhibit for public veneration

: to reveal the face of (a playing card) or the cards of (a player's hand)

: to engage in indecent exposure of (oneself)

exposer noun

exposé

2 of 2

noun

ex·po·sé ˌek-spō-ˈzā How to pronounce exposé (audio)

-spə-

variants or less commonly expose

: a formal statement of facts

: an exposure of something discreditable

a newspaper exposé of government corruption

Example Sentences

Verb The shingles had fallen off, exposing the wood underneath. Undercover investigators exposed the scam. They threatened to expose him. Noun a newspaper exposé of government corruption The show aired an exposé on the candidate's financial indiscretions.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

These transferable credits, however, expose a potential dilemma for Democrats.

Richard Rubin, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 For workers, knowing what someone in an identical position earns can expose pay disparities within an organization, although without guaranteeing recourse or a raise.

Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2022 Multiple meals also expose reviewers to different servers and tables.

Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2022 As time goes on, Alice begins to question their purpose for being in Victory, eager to expose the sinister secrets of the community and company led by a CEO, played by Chris Pine.

Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Aug. 2022 Failure to perform such maintenance, repair and replacement when needed could expose a board member to liability.

Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 Further, Corbin added, this approach could be a security hazard: If a company is housing a record of who’s used the travel benefit, whistleblowers could expose the information publicly.

Melissa Jeltsen, The Atlantic, 18 Aug. 2022 That could expose the president to a complaint of harassment based upon gender, which violates Fair Housing regulations.

Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022 The effort would expose the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence to more lawsuits and scrutiny over a dark chapter in the church’s history.

BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022

Noun

But authorities now say that the boss in that story, Robert Telles, went to German’s home on a quiet cul-de-sac this month and stabbed him to death, months after the expose that may have cost him reelection was published.

Mike Baker, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 In May, The Las Vegas Review-Journal published an expose on Telles’ administration.

Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2022 The expose brought responses of dismay, disgust and anger from insiders and outsiders alike — and the reverberations are still being felt.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 And one-time promotions, like special ice cream or discounts, related to Juneteenth expose businesses’ unfamiliarity with the holiday and with their Black constituencies, experts say.

Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 17 June 2022 When the Globes were boycotted last year after a Los Angeles Times expose revealed that the HFPA — the group of international journalists who vote for the winners — didn’t have a single Black member, it was framed as a one-time punishment.

Matt Donnelly, Variety, 27 June 2022 John Kolber penned the Saturday Evening Post expose.

Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 26 May 2022 Apple is no stranger to toeing the PRC line on human rights abuse like censorship, surveillance, or slave labor, as an expose by the New York Times detailed.

Roslyn Layton, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2022 Charles later did a variety of freelance work for CBS News, notably on an award-winning expose of abuse by U.S. military personnel at the Abu Ghraib prison facility in Iraq.

Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

expose

verb

ex·pose ik-ˈspōz How to pronounce expose (audio)

exposed; exposing

: to leave without protection, shelter, or care : subject to a harmful condition

The plants were exposed to an early frost.

: to cause to be affected or influenced by something

She exposed her students to music of different countries.

: to let light strike the photographic film or plate in taking a picture

: to make known : reveal

Reporters exposed a dishonest scheme.

Legal Definition

expose

transitive verb

ex·pose

exposed; exposing

: to subject to risk from a harmful action or condition: as

: to make (one) open to liability or financial loss

: to leave (a child) uncared-for and lacking shelter from the elements

: to cause to be visible or open to view: as

: to offer publicly for sale

all of which I shall expose for sale at public auction

Detroit Law Journal

: to purposely uncover (one's private body parts) or leave open to view in a place or situation in which such conduct is likely to be deemed offensive or indecent especially as set forth by statute see also indecent exposure

单词	exposes
释义	expose 1 of 2 verb ex·pose ik-ˈspōz exposed; exposing transitive verb 1 a : to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition expose troops needlessly has not yet been exposed to measles b : to submit or make accessible to a particular action or influence expose children to good books especially : to subject (a sensitive photographic film, plate, or paper) to radiant energy c : to abandon (an infant) especially by leaving in the open 2 a : to make known : bring to light expose a shameful secret b : to disclose the faults or crimes of expose a murderer 3 : to cause to be visible or open to view : display: such as a : to offer publicly for sale b : to exhibit for public veneration c : to reveal the face of (a playing card) or the cards of (a player's hand) d : to engage in indecent exposure of (oneself) exposer noun exposé 2 of 2 noun ex·po·sé ˌek-spō-ˈzā -spə- variants or less commonly expose 1 : a formal statement of facts 2 : an exposure of something discreditable a newspaper exposé of government corruption Synonyms Verb debunk nail show up uncloak uncover undress unmask See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb The shingles had fallen off, exposing the wood underneath. Undercover investigators exposed the scam. They threatened to expose him. Noun a newspaper exposé of government corruption The show aired an exposé on the candidate's financial indiscretions. Recent Examples on the Web Verb These transferable credits, however, expose a potential dilemma for Democrats. Richard Rubin, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 For workers, knowing what someone in an identical position earns can expose pay disparities within an organization, although without guaranteeing recourse or a raise. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2022 Multiple meals also expose reviewers to different servers and tables. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2022 As time goes on, Alice begins to question their purpose for being in Victory, eager to expose the sinister secrets of the community and company led by a CEO, played by Chris Pine. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Aug. 2022 Failure to perform such maintenance, repair and replacement when needed could expose a board member to liability. Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 Further, Corbin added, this approach could be a security hazard: If a company is housing a record of who’s used the travel benefit, whistleblowers could expose the information publicly. Melissa Jeltsen, The Atlantic, 18 Aug. 2022 That could expose the president to a complaint of harassment based upon gender, which violates Fair Housing regulations. Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022 The effort would expose the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence to more lawsuits and scrutiny over a dark chapter in the church’s history. BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 Noun But authorities now say that the boss in that story, Robert Telles, went to German’s home on a quiet cul-de-sac this month and stabbed him to death, months after the expose that may have cost him reelection was published. Mike Baker, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 In May, The Las Vegas Review-Journal published an expose on Telles’ administration. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2022 The expose brought responses of dismay, disgust and anger from insiders and outsiders alike — and the reverberations are still being felt. The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 And one-time promotions, like special ice cream or discounts, related to Juneteenth expose businesses’ unfamiliarity with the holiday and with their Black constituencies, experts say. Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 17 June 2022 When the Globes were boycotted last year after a Los Angeles Times expose revealed that the HFPA — the group of international journalists who vote for the winners — didn’t have a single Black member, it was framed as a one-time punishment. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 27 June 2022 John Kolber penned the Saturday Evening Post expose. Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 26 May 2022 Apple is no stranger to toeing the PRC line on human rights abuse like censorship, surveillance, or slave labor, as an expose by the New York Times detailed. Roslyn Layton, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2022 Charles later did a variety of freelance work for CBS News, notably on an award-winning expose of abuse by U.S. military personnel at the Abu Ghraib prison facility in Iraq. Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French exposer, from Latin exponere to set forth, explain (perfect indicative exposui), from ex- + ponere to put, place — more at position Noun French exposé, from past participle of exposer First Known Use Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing expose re-expose expose oneself re-expose expose oneself Kids Definition expose verb ex·pose ik-ˈspōz exposed; exposing 1 : to leave without protection, shelter, or care : subject to a harmful condition The plants were exposed to an early frost. 2 : to cause to be affected or influenced by something She exposed her students to music of different countries. 3 : to let light strike the photographic film or plate in taking a picture 4 : to make known : reveal Reporters exposed a dishonest scheme. Medical Definition expose transitive verb ex·pose ik-ˈspōz exposed; exposing 1 : to subject to risk from a harmful action or condition children exposed to measles 2 : to lay open to view: as a : to conduct (oneself) as an exhibitionist b : to reveal (a bodily part) especially by dissection Legal Definition expose transitive verb ex·pose exposed; exposing 1 : to subject to risk from a harmful action or condition: as a : to make (one) open to liability or financial loss b : to leave (a child) uncared-for and lacking shelter from the elements 2 : to cause to be visible or open to view: as a : to offer publicly for sale all of which I shall expose for sale at public auction Detroit Law Journal b : to purposely uncover (one's private body parts) or leave open to view in a place or situation in which such conduct is likely to be deemed offensive or indecent especially as set forth by statute see also indecent exposure exposes verb present tense third-person singular of expose 1 as in uncovers to reveal the true nature of a well-researched article that exposes the UFO story as a hoax Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance uncovers discloses unmasks demolishes debunks tells discredits undresses unveils shows up disproves uncloaks divulges nails blows the whistle on Antonyms & Near Antonyms masks disguises conceals hides camouflages secretes cloaks veils See More 2 as in reveals to make known (as information previously kept secret) the documentary claims to expose how winners of beauty pageants are really picked Synonyms & Similar Words reveals discloses discovers uncovers tells announces divulges unmasks shares unveils spills bares leaks publishes confides uncloaks proclaims advertises betrays brings to light informs debunks unbosoms acknowledges unearths declares promulgates confesses imparts spills the beans (about) relates publicizes goes public (with) lets the cat out of the bag (about) lets on (about) admits communicates owns brings out posts concedes broadcasts unclothes shows up blabs sounds avows talks gives away blazes placards squeals undrapes disinters smokes out rakes up Antonyms & Near Antonyms conceals hides covers (up) masks enshrouds camouflages cloaks disguises shrouds veils obscures whitewashes overshadows gilds glosses (over) varnishes eclipses darkens beclouds shades clouds overcasts befogs bedims See More 3 as in displays to make known (something abstract) through outward signs the tight race for the championship exposed one team's mean streak Synonyms & Similar Words reveals displays shows demonstrates betrays manifests evinces communicates discloses declares uncovers gives away announces bespeaks sounds bares proclaims advertises airs publicizes broadcasts uncloaks trumpets unbosoms projects blazes placards Antonyms & Near Antonyms misrepresents belies distorts falsifies disguises camouflages conceals twists hides obscures covers masks occludes gilds garbles glosses (over) varnishes whitewashes veils counterfeits See More 4 as in exhibits to present so as to invite notice or attention I didn't want to expose my ignorance in front of the others, so I kept silent Synonyms & Similar Words displays exhibits shows unveils flashes announces produces flaunts waves reveals struts parades shows off advertises sports proclaims lays out discovers divulges uncovers brandishes publicizes unmasks flourishes disports airs heralds bares broadcasts posts trumpets sounds blazes placards tells (of) uncloaks talks (about) Antonyms & Near Antonyms masks disguises conceals hides obscures covers camouflages occludes curtains shrouds veils enshrouds occults See More
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