expose

🇺🇸 /ɪkˈspəʊz/ 🇬🇧 /ɪkˈspəʊz/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
verb
B2

to show something hidden

The low tide will expose the hidden rocks.

B2

to reveal something wrong or secret

The report will expose the company's illegal actions.

B2

to put in harm's way

Don't expose your skin to the sun too long.

R

to let someone experience something new

We want to expose children to different cultures.

R

to let light hit camera film

You need to expose the film correctly for a good photo.

R

to show private body parts in public

It is illegal to expose yourself in public places.

translation

v. to show something hidden; to reveal something wrong or secret; to put in harm's way; to let someone experience something new; to let light hit camera film; to show private body parts in public

Word Forms

3rd Present exposes
Past exposed
Perfect exposed
Progressive exposing