Reveal (Verb)
Meaning 1
Disclose directly or through prophets; "God rarely reveal his plans for Mankind".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The ancient texts say that God will reveal his will to those who seek it with an open heart.
- It is written that the oracle will reveal the prophecy to the chosen ones at the appointed time.
- The mystic spent his life trying to reveal the hidden truths of the universe to his followers.
- No one knows when the divine being will reveal himself to humanity.
- According to legend, the spirits will reveal the location of the hidden treasure to the worthy seeker.
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Meaning 2
Make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret; "The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold"; "The actress won't reveal how old she is"; "bring out the truth"; "he broke the news to her"; "unwrap the evidence in the murder case"; "The newspaper uncovered the President's illegal dealings".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The company was forced to reveal the names of the executives involved in the scandal.
- The government agency threatened to reveal the confidential information if the whistleblower refused to comply.
- During the trial, new evidence would reveal a web of deceit surrounding the defendant's alibi.
- Journalists worked tirelessly to reveal the truth behind the politician's corrupt business dealings.
- The investigative reporter's latest article would reveal a shocking cover-up that had gone undetected for years.
Synonyms
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Hyponyms
- Spring
- Muckrake
- Reveal
- Spill The Beans
- Bewray
- Peach
- Babble Out
- Tattle
- Betray
- Sing
- Let The Cat Out Of The Bag
- Blow
- Talk
- Babble
- Come Out Of The Closet
- Come Out
- Blackwash
- Confide
- Leak
- Blab Out
- Out
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Meaning 3
Make visible; "Summer brings out bright clothes"; "He brings out the best in her".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- Her bold makeup reveal her fun personality.
- The interior designer's use of lighting helps reveal the architectural beauty of the old mansion.
- A good hair stylist knows just how to cut and style to reveal the perfect face shape.
- The vibrant colors of the flowers started to reveal as the old paint was stripped away from the garden gate.
- The talented teacher's methods reveal the hidden potential of her students.