Expose Definition
expose
noun
- the exposure of an impostor or a fraud; "he published an expose of the graft and corruption in city government"
verb
- expose or make accessible to some action or influence; "Expose your students to art"; "expose the blanket to sunshine"
- make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret; "The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold"; "The actress won't reveal how old she is"; "bring out the truth"; "he broke the news to her"; "unwrap the evidence in the murder case"
- to show, make visible or apparent; "The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month"; "Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?"; "National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship"
- remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body; "uncover your belly"; "The man exposed himself in the subway"
- disclose to view as by removing a cover; "The curtain rose to disclose a stunning set"
- put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
- expose to light, of photographic film
- expose while ridiculing; especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas; "The physicist debunked the psychic's claims"
- abandon by leaving out in the open air; "The infant was exposed by the teenage mother"; "After Christmas, many pets get abandoned"
"Expose" in song lyrics
See how expose is used in real songs:
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"And over the phone, he can never expose"
Asher Roth f/ Miguel — His Dream -
"I wish that Dark Day to expose"
Bubba Sparxxx — Dark Days, Bright Nights -
"Anybody say a word, anybody that expose"
Conejo f/ Tattoo Ink — Tonight We Go To War
Words that rhyme with expose
Usage tips for "expose"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "expose" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for expose to find words that pair well.