expose
Translation
to reveal, to uncover, to subject, to display
Examples
He exposed the secret plan to the public.
He exposed the secret plan to the public.
Don't expose your skin to the sun for too long.
Don't expose your skin to the sun for too long.
The article exposed him as a fraud.
The article exposed him as a fraud.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb./sth.)) to subject (sth.) to (sb./sth.) Don't expose your skin to the sun.
((sth.)) to reveal (sth.) He exposed the secret plan.
((sb.)) ((as sth.)) to reveal (sb.) to be (sth.) The article exposed him as a fraud.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reveal, uncover, unveil; Antonyms: hide, conceal, cover
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out) and 'ponere' (to place), literally meaning 'to place out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ex-' (out) and 'pose' (to position). You are putting something out in the open for all to see.