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   un·cov·er

   /ˌənˈkəvər/

   verb

   • 1. remove a cover or covering from: "he uncovered the face of the dead man" Similar lay barebareexposeexpose to viewleave unprotectedrevealdisplayput on displayput on showexhibitunwrapunveilstripdenudeOpposite coverconcealclothe
   • ▪ discover (something previously secret or unknown): "further evidence has been uncovered" Similar detectdiscovercome acrossstumble on/acrosschance onhit onencounterfindfind outturn upunearthdig updredge uproot outhunt outnose outferret outgrub outdisinterextricateexposebring to lightbring into the openunmaskunveilreveallay baremake knownmake publicdivulgedisclosebetraygive awaysmoke outinformal:blow the whistle onpull the plug onspill the beans onlet the cat out of the bagnailrare:uncloakOpposite concealhidecover up
   • ▪ remove one's hat, especially as a mark of respect.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › uncoverUncover Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of UNCOVER is to make known : bring to light : disclose, reveal. How to use uncover in a sentence.

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   UNCOVER definition: 1. to discover something secret or hidden : 2. to take a cover or covering off something: 3. to…. Learn more.

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   / ʌnˈkʌvə / verb. tr to remove the cover, cap, top, etc, from. tr to reveal or disclose. to uncover a plot. to take off (one's head covering), esp as a mark of respect.

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   UNCOVER meaning: 1. to discover something secret or hidden : 2. to take a cover or covering off something: 3. to…. Learn more.

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   Define uncover. uncover synonyms, uncover pronunciation, uncover translation, English dictionary definition of uncover. v. un·cov·ered , un·cov·er·ing , un·cov·ers v. tr. 1. To remove the cover from: uncovered the saucepan. 2. To manifest or disclose; reveal: uncovered new...

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUNCOVER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you uncover something, especially something that has been kept secret, you discover or find out about it.

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   Aug 12, 2024 · uncover (third-person singular simple present uncovers, present participle uncovering, simple past and past participle uncovered) To remove a cover from.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › uncoverUncover Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   UNCOVER meaning: 1 : to remove a cover from (something); 2 : to find or become aware of (something that was hidden or secret)

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishuncover verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    uncover something to discover something that was previously hidden or secret. Police have uncovered a plot to kidnap the President's son. It will be difficult to uncover the truth. Archaeologists have uncovered an entire Roman city. Topics Crime and punishment c1.

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    From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English uncover un‧cov‧er / ʌnˈkʌvə $ -ər / verb [transitive] 1 FIND OUT to find out about something that has been kept secret → discover Customs officials uncovered a plot to smuggle weapons into the country. 2 COVER to remove the cover from something → See Verb table Examples from the ...