Baring

/ˈbɛərɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to uncover, reveal, or expose something.

He was baring his soul to her, sharing his deepest fears and hopes.

to make (something) bare or exposed.

The storm was so strong that it was baring the roots of the trees.

to remove covering or concealment from.

The archaeologists were baring the ancient artifacts from the layers of earth.

Middle English baren, from Old English beran, which means to carry or to produce.

baring all

to reveal everything, especially personal issues.

baring one's soul

to share one's innermost thoughts and feelings.

bare

to uncover or remove the covering from something.

expose

to make something visible, typically something that is concealed.

Showing one's true self or emotions.

After a few drinks, he started baring.

Being open about one's flaws or insecurities.

She was baring her struggles on social media.