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   reveal

   /rɪˈviːl/

   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 film or television programme) 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

   Scrabble Points: 9

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

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   to make known or show something usually secret or hidden: She revealed her history to him because she thought it was important. [ + that clause ] X-rays revealed that my ribs had been cracked but not broken. (Definition of reveal from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of reveal. reveal.

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

4. 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.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › revealREVEAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREVEAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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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.

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

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   Definition of reveal verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and 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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishREVEAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

10. 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.

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

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    • His character appears to reveal the wolfhound in him. • Positive tests have revealed why some athletes were so reluctant to co-operate. reveal yourself (as/to be something) • She reveals herself, and is veiled. • Of course, the young man reveals himself as a boor, and pays rather messily for it.