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expose

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/ɪkˈspoʊz/ · ex-pose

To make something visible, to disclose or reveal something.

Meanings

verbformal

To make something visible, to disclose or reveal something.

کسی چیز کو ظاہر کرنا، افشاں کرنا یا انکشاف کرنا۔

ظاہر کرنا

zahir karna

Synonyms

revealdiscloseuncoverافشاں کرناظاہر کرناکھولنا

Antonyms

concealhidesuppressچھپاناپوشیدہ رکھنادبانا

Common Collocations

  • expose a secret
  • expose the truth
  • expose to danger

Example Sentences

The journalist tried to expose the corruption in the government.

صحافی نے حکومت میں بدعنوانی کو ظاہر کرنے کی کوشش کی۔

Sahafi ne hukumat mein badunwani ko zahir karne ki koshish ki.

They decided to expose the fraud by presenting clear evidence.

انہوں نے واضح ثبوت پیش کر کے دھوکہ دہی کو ظاہر کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Unhon ne wazeh saboot pesh kar ke dhoka dhee ko zahir karne ka faisla kiya.

Exposing the truth is vital for justice.

سچائی کو ظاہر کرنا انصاف کے لیے اہم ہے۔

Sachai ko zahir karna insaf ke liye ahem hai.

Easily Confused With

impose:To impose means to force something upon someone, while expose means to reveal or disclose.

Word Family

exposure
nounظاہر کرنا
exposed
adjectiveکھلا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'expose' as 'exposing a secret'.

Imagine peeling back layers of an onion to expose its core.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

سچ تو یہ ہے کہ سب کو ہے افشا کی طلب لیکن, یہ کس کو معلوم ہے کہ کب ہو گا یہ افشاء?

Sach to yeh hai ke sab ko hai afsha ki talab lekin, yeh kis ko maaloom hai ke kab hoga yeh afsha?

The truth is that everyone desires disclosure, but who knows when this revelation will occur?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چھپنے والے ہمیشہ بے نقاب ہو جاتے ہیں۔

Chhupne wale hamesha be-nuqab ho jate hain.

Those who try to hide always end up being exposed.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "exponere" — to put out, to display

First known use: 15th century

The word 'expose' has evolved from the Latin term 'exponere', which means to lay out or put forth, entering English usage around the 15th century.