expose
Pronunciation: [ɪkˈspoʊz]
Word
Context: “reveal information”
(verb) to show something that was hidden or not known before. It’s like when you take off a cover to see what’s underneath.
Example
The report was meant to expose the truth about the company’s actions.
Example
The detective couldn’t expose any secrets about the case.
Example
What did the article expose about the secret project?
Context: “risk to harm”
(verb) to allow something to be in danger or to be at risk. Imagine leaving your toys outside in the rain; you expose them to getting wet.
Example
She didn’t want to expose her phone to the water at the beach.
Example
He exposed himself to danger by climbing the tall tree without safety gear.
Example
Why would you expose your skin to the sun without sunscreen?
Context: “social context”
(verb) to make someone aware of something by showing it to them. It’s like teaching a friend about something they didn’t know.
Example
The teacher wanted to expose her students to different cultures through music.
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He didn’t want to expose her to the harsh realities of life too soon.
Example
How can we expose children to new ideas?
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