Come To Light (Verb)
Meaning
Be revealed or disclosed; "The truth finally came to light".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The years of embezzlement finally came to light when a diligent accountant discovered discrepancies in the company's financial records.
- Years later, the identity of the anonymous philanthropist came to light and the community was shocked by the revelation.
- Recent investigations have brought to light several cases of police misconduct that were previously unreported.
- New evidence has come to light that supports the claim that the ship sank due to human error rather than a mechanical failure.
- Archaeologists have made an incredible discovery that has brought to light an ancient civilization previously unknown to modern historians.