expose · verb T /ɪkˈspoʊz/Full view
expose
B2 to make public something bad or dishonest
Dictionary examples:

The review exposed widespread corruption in the police force.

The newspaper story exposed him as a liar.

Learner example:

If I do not receive full satisfaction, I will expose your operation by writing to the newspaper. (First Certificate in English; B2; Chinese)

be exposed to sth
B2 to experience something or be affected by something because you are in a particular situation or place
Dictionary example:

It was the first time I'd been exposed to violence.

Learner example:

Also, with television, we might be exposed to violence in some films and advertisements, which does not happen [if] we read a book. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)

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