Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lay-bare

verb
/leɪ bɛər/
Definition
To reveal or expose something that was hidden or secret.
Examples
  • She laid bare her true feelings in the letter.
  • The documentary lays bare the issues facing the community.
Meaning
To make something visible or known, often something personal or private.
Synonyms
  • reveal
  • expose
  • uncover
  • disclose
  • unveil