Reveal: meaning, definitions and examples

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reveal

 

[ rษชหˆviหl ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

showing something hidden

To make something known that was previously secret or unknown. It can involve disclosing information, unveiling a truth, or exposing a hidden aspect.

Synonyms

disclose, expose, uncover, unveil

Examples of usage

  • He decided to reveal his true identity to his family.
  • The magician revealed the card that the audience member had chosen.
  • The investigation revealed shocking details about the crime.
Context #2 | Noun

a surprising or previously unknown fact

Something that was previously hidden or unknown that is now made known. It can refer to a surprising truth, a hidden talent, or an unexpected aspect of a situation.

Synonyms

disclosure, discovery, surprise, unveiling

Examples of usage

  • The revelation that she had a twin sister was a shock to everyone.
  • The movie had a big reveal at the end that left the audience speechless.
  • The reveal of his artistic skills surprised his classmates.

Translations

Translations of the word "reveal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น revelar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค•เคŸ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช enthรผllen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengungkapkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะบั€ะธะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ujawniaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜Žใ‚‰ใ‹ใซใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉvรฉler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ revelar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑฤŸa รงฤฑkarmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐํžˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูƒุดู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odhalit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odhaliลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญ็คบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razkriti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afhjรบpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒŸแƒฆแƒแƒ•แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aลŸkar etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ revelar

Word origin

The word 'reveal' comes from the Middle English 'revelen', which in turn comes from the Old French 'reveler', meaning 'to reveal, uncover'. It has been used in English since the 14th century and has evolved to encompass the idea of making something previously hidden or secret known to others.

See also: revealable, revealed, revealing, reveals, revelation, revelations, unrevealed.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,420, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.