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expose

verb

/ɪkˈspoʊz/

Meaning

to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known

to reveal or uncover something hidden

The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.

The journalist tried to expose the corruption scandal.

expose the truth

reveal, uncover, show, display, disclose, unveil

Entry 1

reveal, uncover, show, display

Entry 2

reveal, uncover, disclose, unveil

hide, conceal, cover, protect

Entry 1

hide, conceal, cover, protect

Entry 2

hide, conceal, cover

expose truth, expose corruption, expose flaws, expose secrets, expose fraud

Entry 1

expose truth, expose corruption, expose flaws, expose secrets

Entry 2

expose corruption, expose truth, expose secrets, expose fraud

to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)

To help improve or strengthen something.

to move through the air using wings or by being carried by the wind or an aircraft

to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level

to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off

to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something