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Expose: Definition, Usage & Real-Life Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：uncover the truth (expose)

expose 🔊

/ɪkˈspəʊz/

vt.

to make a secret or the truth known to everyone.

Expose meaning illustrated: hand pulling curtain to reveal a light bulb, symbolizing uncovering truth.

uncover the truth 🔊

➕

/ʌnˈkʌvər ðə truːθ/

vt.

To bring hidden information, secrets, or facts to public knowledge.

📁 Category：Laws & Regulations 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'exponere': ex- (out) + ponere (to place), meaning to put out.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of expose as ex-posing: bringing something out into the light, like a photo.

📖 Example

The documentary exposed the severe harm of plastic pollution to the oceans. 🔊 The documentary revealed the serious damage caused by plastic pollution in the oceans.

🔗 Collocations

expose a scandal – to reveal a dishonest or immoral event

expose the truth – to make known the actual facts

expose to danger – to put someone or something at risk

🔄 Synonyms

reveal (vt.) – to make previously unknown information known

disclose (vt.) – to allow something to be seen or known

uncover (vt.) – to remove a cover and reveal something hidden

🚫 Antonyms

conceal (vt.) – to keep something hidden or secret

hide (vt.) – to put or keep out of sight

cover up (phr.) – to prevent something from being discovered

🌱 Derivatives

exposure (n.) – the state of being exposed to something, or the act of revealing

exposed (adj.) – left unprotected or made visible

📖 Cultural Story

Expose derives from Latin 'exponere' (to set forth), via Old French 'exposer'. In modern English, it is frequently used in journalism and investigations to denote revealing hidden information.

Meaning 2：introduce to new things (expose)

expose 🔊

/ɪkˈspəʊz/

vt.

to let someone try or learn about something new for the first time.

Expose definition: child touching guitar strings, representing introducing someone to new experiences.

introduce to new things 🔊

➕

/ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs tə njuː θɪŋz/

vt.

To allow someone to experience or learn about something novel for the first time.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The school aims to expose students to different styles of music to help them find their own interests. 🔊 The school intends to introduce students to various music styles to aid them in discovering their interests.

🔗 Collocations

expose to culture – to introduce someone to artistic or social traditions

expose to ideas – to allow someone to encounter new concepts

expose to experiences – to let someone try new activities

🔄 Synonyms

introduce (vt.) – to present something new to someone

acquaint (vt.) – to make someone familiar with something

familiarize (vt.) – to give knowledge or experience of something

🚫 Antonyms

shield (vt.) – to protect someone from something unpleasant

protect (vt.) – to keep safe from harm or exposure

isolate (vt.) – to separate from others and prevent exposure

🌱 Derivatives

exposure (n.) – the act or condition of being subjected to an influence or experience

exposed (adj.) – having had experience or contact with something