Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspoʊz/
noun the act of revealing or uncovering something
A1 The newspaper article was an expose on corruption in the government.
A2 The documentary film was an expose of the harsh living conditions in the slums.
B1 The investigative journalist's expose revealed the truth behind the company's illegal activities.
B2 The book was a shocking expose of the political scandal that rocked the nation.
C1 The expose of the pharmaceutical industry's unethical practices led to widespread public outrage.
C2 The documentary filmmaker's expose of human rights abuses won multiple awards and international acclaim.
verb to make something visible or known
A1 The sun can expose your skin to harmful UV rays.
A2 The documentary will expose the truth behind the scandal.
B1 The investigation aims to expose corruption within the company.
B2 The journalist's article will expose the government's hidden agenda.
C1 The whistleblower decided to expose the illegal activities of the corporation.
C2 The leaked documents will expose the extent of the cover-up.
adjective exposed, vulnerable
A1 The baby was exposed to the sun for too long and got a sunburn.
A2 The documentary exposed the truth behind the corrupt government officials.
B1 The scandalous photos of the celebrity were exposed by the paparazzi.
B2 The investigation exposed a network of illegal activities within the company.
C1 The whistleblower decided to expose the company's unethical business practices to the authorities.
C2 The journalist's investigative report exposed the environmental impact of the oil industry.
preposition used to indicate that something is revealed or made known
A1 The open window exposed the room to the cold air.
A2 The leaky roof exposed the house to water damage.
B1 The scandalous photos exposed the celebrity's private life to the public.
B2 The investigation exposed the corruption within the company.
C1 The documentary film exposed the harsh realities of life in the slums.
C2 The whistleblower exposed the illegal activities of the government.
formal The journalist decided to expose the corruption within the government.
informal I can't believe she exposed all of our secrets to the public!
slang She really threw shade and exposed him for cheating on her.
figurative The artist's use of light and shadow in the painting helped expose the true emotion of the scene.
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