expose
word
/ɪkˈspoʊz/
ik-SPOHZ
/ɪkˈspəʊz/
ik-SPOHZ
Definition
To leave something uncovered so it can be affected by light, air, weather, or danger. It also means to reveal hidden information, truth, or wrongdoing.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'expose something to sunlight/risk' and 'expose the truth/a lie/a scandal'. 'Expose' is stronger than 'show' and often suggests danger or shocking information. In health contexts, 'be exposed to' is very common.
Spanish: exponer - revelarPortuguese (BR): expor - revelarPortuguese (PT): expor - revelarChinese (Simplified): 暴露 - 揭露Chinese (Traditional): 暴露 - 揭露Hindi: उजागर करना - सामने लानाArabic: يُعرّض - يَكشِفBengali: উন্মুক্ত করা - প্রকাশ করাRussian: подвергать - разоблачатьJapanese: さらす - 暴くVietnamese: phơi ra - vạch trầnKorean: 노출하다 - 폭로하다Turkish: maruz bırakmak - ortaya çıkarmakUrdu: بے نقاب کرنا - ظاہر کرناIndonesian: mengekspos - membongkar
Example Sentences
If you keep the wires like that, you could expose someone to a real danger.
natural
The article tried to expose the lies behind the campaign.
natural
Do not expose the medicine to direct sunlight.
basic
The report exposed several serious problems.
basic
Workers were exposed to dangerous chemicals.
basic
The documentary exposed how the company hid the truth.
natural