Kilo Lingo

/ekspoˈneɾ/

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Translation

to expose, to set out

Word origin

From Latin exponere, from ex- ('out') plus ponere ('to put'). To expose is literally to put something out into view.

Origin
Latin
Root
exponere
English cognates
expose, exponent, expound

Grammar

Verb type-er irregular

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

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The teacher is going to set out his theory in class.

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I do not want to expose my family to danger.

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The museum exhibits ancient works of art.

Expuso argumentos mucha claridad.

She set out her arguments very clearly.

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If you expose yourself to the sun too much, you will get burnt.

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This word is part of lesson 63.