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   re·veal

   /rəˈvēl/

   verb

   • 1. make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others: "Brenda was forced to reveal Robbie's whereabouts" Similar divulgedisclosetelllet outlet sliplet droplet fallgive awaygive the game/show awayblurt (out)babblegive outreleaseleakbetrayopen upunveilbring out into the opengo public on/withmake knownmake publicbring to public notice/attentionbroadcastairpublicizepublishcirculatedisseminatepass onreportdeclarepostcommunicateimpartunfoldvouchsafeconfessadmitlay bareinformal:let onspillblablet the cat out of the bagdish the dirttake/blow the lid offblow wide opencome clean aboutcoughblow the gaffarchaic:discoverOpposite hideconceal
   • ▪ cause or allow (something) to be seen: "the clouds were breaking up to reveal a clear blue sky" Similar showdisplayexhibitdiscloseuncoverexpose to viewallow to be seenput on displayput on showput on viewbareliterary:uncloakunclotherare:uncloseOpposite hide
   • ▪ make (something) known to humans by divine or supernatural means: "the truth revealed at the Incarnation"

   noun

   • 1. (in a movie or television show) a final revelation of information that has previously been kept from the characters or viewers: "the big reveal at the end of the movie answers all questions"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French reveler or Latin revelare, from re- ‘again’ (expressing reversal) + velum ‘veil’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. revealable adjective
   • 2. revealer noun

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   Sep 2, 2012 · The meaning of REVEAL is to make known through divine inspiration. How to use reveal in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Reveal.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREVEAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REVEAL definition: 1. to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret: 2. to allow…. Learn more.

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   When you make something visible or make it public information, you reveal it. For example, if you want to plan a picnic, wait until forecasters reveal the weather that is predicted.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREVEAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   REVEAL meaning: 1. to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret: 2. to allow…. Learn more.

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   Reveal definition: to make known; disclose; divulge. See examples of REVEAL used in a sentence.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › revealReveal - definition of reveal by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. To make known (something concealed or unknown): She revealed that she was pregnant. The study revealed the toxic effects of the pollutant. b. To cause to be seen; show: The curtains parted, revealing a ballerina. The x-ray revealed a broken bone. 2.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishreveal verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   /rɪˈviːl/ Verb Forms. to make something known to somebody synonym disclose. reveal something to reveal a secret. Her expression revealed nothing. A series of flashbacks reveal the details of the tragedy. The identity of the buyer has not been revealed. The survey reveals some worrying statistics.

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   reveal, disclose, divulge share the meaning of making known something previously concealed or secret. To reveal is to uncover as if by drawing away a veil: The fog lifted and revealed the harbor. To disclose is to lay open and thereby invite inspection: to disclose the plans of an organization.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREVEAL | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    REVEAL meaning: 1. to give someone a piece of information that is surprising or that was previously secret: 2. to…. Learn more.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › revealreveal | meaning of reveal in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English re‧veal1 /rɪˈviːl/ W1 AWL verb [transitive] 1 to make known something that was previously secret or unknown OPP conceal He may be prosecuted for revealing secrets about the security agency. a test that can reveal a teacher’s hidden skills reveal (that) He revealed that he had been in prison twi...