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reveal

1 of 2verb
/rɪˈvil/
Forms:reveals,revealing,revealed,revealed
1

to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known

B2transitive
  • In her memoir, the author courageously revealed her struggles with mental illness.
  • The leaked documents revealed the government's covert surveillance program.
  • After years of speculation, the archaeologists finally revealed the hidden chamber beneath the pyramid.
  • The investigation revealed the true identity of the elusive criminal mastermind.
  • The whistleblower revealed crucial information about the company's unethical practices.
Synonyms:
discloseunwraplet onbring outdiscoveroutuncoverdivulgeexposegive awaylet outbreak
2

to make something visible

transitive
  • The magician slowly pulled back the curtain to reveal a dazzling array of colorful flowers.
  • With a dramatic flourish, she unveiled the painting to reveal a breathtaking landscape.
  • As the fog lifted, it revealed a picturesque view of the valley below.
  • Peeling away the layers, the archaeologist revealed ancient artifacts buried for centuries.
Synonyms:
unveilbring out
3

to make something known to humans through a higher power or spiritual source

transitive
  • The prophet's visions were believed to reveal divine messages and insights about the future.
  • In the sacred texts, parables and metaphors are used to reveal deeper spiritual truths.
  • The dream revealed to him the solution to a problem that had been troubling him for days.