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EXPOSE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Expose.

How to pronounce expose:

US

Expose - as a noun

The exposure of an impostor or a fraud

Example: "He published an expose of the graft and corruption in city government"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unmasking

Expose - as a verb

Expose or make accessible to some action or influence

Example: "Expose your students to art"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
subject
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

Example: "The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van gogh had sold"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakbring outdisclosediscoverdivulgegive awaylet onlet outrevealuncoverunwrap
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tell
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To show, make visible or apparent

Example: "The metropolitan museum is exhibiting goya's works this month"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
displayexhibit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
show
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body

Example: "Uncover your belly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
uncover
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reveal to view as by removing a cover

Example: "The curtain rose to disclose a stunning set"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discloseuncover
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bring outrevealunveil
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endangerperilscupper
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affectbear onbear uponimpacttouchtouch on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Expose to light, of photographic film

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
subject
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Expose while ridiculing; especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas

Example: "The physicist debunked the psychic's claims"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debunk
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blackguardguyjest atlaugh atmake funpoke funribridiculeroast
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Abandon by leaving out in the open air

Example: "The infant was exposed by the teenage mother"

Example Sentences

"The journalist was determined to expose the corruption within the government."
"The documentary aims to expose the harsh realities of poverty in the city."
"She accidentally exposed the secret project to the public."
"The scandalous photos exposed the actress's private life."
"The teacher exposed the students to a wide range of literature."
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Word Game Points

Is EXPOSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, expose is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXPOSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is EXPOSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, expose is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXPOSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is EXPOSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expose is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXPOSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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