expose
/ɪkˈspəʊz/(verb)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To make something visible by uncovering it; to leave without protection from harm or weather; to reveal the truth about.
Key Academic Collocations
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exposeexposureexposedexposing
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
uncoverrevealdisclosesubject tolay bare
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Factory laborers who were repeatedly exposed to airborne asbestos fibers exhibited acute risks of pulmonary fibrosis."
"The audit exposed systemic fraudulent procurement practices within the municipal road construction department."
"Allowing young children unmonitored digital internet access exposes them to predatory marketing and cyberbullying."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Essential passive structure: 'are exposed TO dangerous levels of pollution', 'prolonged exposure to screen glare'.