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- pronunciation:
- ihk
spoz
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
exposes, exposing, exposed |
| definition 1: |
to uncover or reveal.
We exposed our skin to the sun.The gardener exposed a colony of ants with his spade.- synonyms:
- bare, reveal, uncover
- antonyms:
- cover, hide
- similar words:
- break, disclose, let out, subject, unearth
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| definition 2: |
to put in danger by not protecting.
Walking barefoot exposes your feet to sharp objects.- synonyms:
- subject
- antonyms:
- cover, protect, shelter, shield
- similar words:
- endanger, hazard, risk
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| definition 3: |
to allow light to reach in order to make a photographic image.
A camera exposes the film to light to make a photograph.- similar words:
- develop
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| definition 4: |
to strip away a disguise, pretense, or protection from.
The detective took pleasure in exposing the murderer.- synonyms:
- bare, strip, uncover
- antonyms:
- cover, disguise
- similar words:
- open, undress
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| definition 5: |
to allow or cause (someone) to view, come in contact with, or experience.
Her parents wanted to expose her to the art and music of other cultures.She doesn't want her child exposed to scenes of violence on TV or in movies.The teacher wanted to expose the students to new ideas.- synonyms:
- introduce
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| related words: |
catch, compromise, display, excavate, illuminate, reflect, show |
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