English dictionary

exposing Meaning & Definition

ik-ˈspōz

What Does Exposing Mean?

As a verb, exposing means to deprive of shelter, protection, or care. It is also used to mean to submit or make accessible to a particular action or influence.

Exposing at a Glance

Part of speech	verb
Pronunciation	/ik-ˈspōz/
Syllables	2
Synonyms	debunking, nailing and showing up
Antonyms	camouflaging, cloaking and disguising

Exposing Definition (Verb)

to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
expose troops needlessly / has not yet been exposed to measles / Loosening roof shingles exposed the wood underneath.
to submit or make accessible to a particular action or influence
expose children to good books / They were exposed to harmful chemicals.
to subject (a sensitive photographic film, plate, or paper) to radiant energy
to abandon (an infant) especially by leaving in the open
to make known : bring to light
expose a shameful secret
to disclose the faults or crimes of
expose a con man
to cause to be visible or open to view : display: such as
to offer publicly for sale
to exhibit for public veneration
to reveal the face of (a playing card) or the cards of (a player's hand)
to engage in indecent exposure of (oneself)

Exposing in a Sentence

expose troops needlessly

has not yet been exposed to measles

Loosening roof shingles exposed the wood underneath.

expose children to good books

They were exposed to harmful chemicals.

expose a shameful secret

expose a con man

a well-researched article that exposes the UFO story as a hoax

the documentary claims to expose how winners of beauty pageants are really picked

the tight race for the championship exposed one team's mean streak

I didn't want to expose my ignorance in front of the others, so I kept silent

expose troops needlessly / has not yet been exposed to measles / Loosening roof shingles exposed the wood underneath.

expose children to good books / They were exposed to harmful chemicals.

Word Forms & Grammar

ex·posed

ex·pos·ing

ex·pos·er noun

expose

exposed

exposer

exposers

exposes

exposing

exposing (comparative more exposing, superlative most exposing)

Origin of Exposing

Middle English, from Anglo-French exposer, from Latin exponere to set forth, explain (perfect indicative exposui), from ex- + ponere to put, place position

First Known Use

15th century

How Do You Say Exposing?

You say exposing as /ik-ˈspōz/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (spōz).

Common Questions About Exposing

What part of speech is exposing?

Exposing is a verb.

What is another word for exposing?

Words with a similar meaning to exposing include debunking, nailing and showing up. See the full list of exposing synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of exposing?

Antonyms of exposing include camouflaging, cloaking, disguising and masking.