expose

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ik-ˈspōz\
- /ɪkˈspəʊz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ik-ˈspōz\

Definitions of expose word

noun expose Make (something) visible, typically by uncovering it. 1
transitive verb expose physically: not protect 1
transitive verb expose body part: show 1
transitive verb expose camera film: to light 1
transitive verb expose secret: reveal 1
transitive verb expose to experiences 1

See all 36 definitions of expose

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Parts of speech for Expose

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Expose

expose popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for expose

verb expose

open up — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
uncover — to lay bare; disclose; reveal.
bare — If a part of your body is bare, it is not covered by any clothing.
show — to cause or allow to be seen; exhibit; display.
reveal — to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.

noun expose

revelation — the act of revealing or disclosing; disclosure.
zinger — a quick, witty, or pointed remark or retort: During the debate she made a couple of zingers that deflated the opposition.
shocker — a thick, bushy mass, as of hair.
blow by blow — precisely detailed; describing every minute detail and step: a blow-by-blow account of the tennis match; a blow-by-blow report on the wedding ceremony.
slur — to pass over lightly or without due mention or consideration (often followed by over): The report slurred over her contribution to the enterprise.

All 68 Synonyms of expose

Antonyms for expose

verb expose

cover — If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
cover up — If you cover something or someone up, you put something over them in order to protect or hide them.
conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
guard — to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler.
hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.

All 13 Antonyms of expose

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