expose
/ɪkˈspoʊz/
ex · pose
ɪk · ˈspoʊz
English Definition
v. uncover, reveal
Significado en Español
exponer, revelar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phơi bày, tiết lộ
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Example Sentence
The newspaper exposed the scandal.
报纸揭露了丑闻。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex(out)+pose(put)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “expose”?
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A
Conceal
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B
Reveal
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C
Protect
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D
Hide
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B — Reveal.
“expose” means v. uncover, reveal
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The brave journalist worked to ______ the company's secret pollution.
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A
conceal
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B
hide
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C
expose
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D
bury
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C — expose.
“expose” means v. uncover, reveal
Common questions about “expose”
What does “expose” mean?
expose — v. uncover, reveal. In Chinese: 暴露，揭露.
How do you pronounce “expose”?
expose is pronounced /ɪkˈspoʊz/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ex · pose.
How do you use “expose” in a sentence?
The newspaper exposed the scandal. (报纸揭露了丑闻。)
What are synonyms for “expose”?
uncover, reveal — all close in meaning to expose (v. uncover, reveal).
Is “expose” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. expose appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “expose”?
ex(out)+pose(put)
