Reveals: meaning, definitions and examples

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reveals

 

[ rɪˈviːlz ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a conversation

Makes (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.

Synonyms

disclose, divulge, expose, uncover, unveil

Examples of usage

  • He refused to reveal the identity of the informer
  • The survey revealed that over a third of households have at least one member who smokes
  • She only reveals her true feelings to a select few
Context #2 | Noun

in a formal event

An act of making something known that was previously unknown.

Synonyms

announcement, disclosure, presentation, unveiling

Examples of usage

  • The big reveal at the end of the movie was unexpected
  • The grand reveal of the new product left everyone in awe

Translations

Translations of the word "reveals" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revela

🇮🇳 प्रकट करता है

🇩🇪 enthüllt

🇮🇩 mengungkap

🇺🇦 розкриває

🇵🇱 ujawnia

🇯🇵 明らかにする

🇫🇷 révèle

🇪🇸 revela

🇹🇷 açığa çıkarır

🇰🇷 드러내다

🇸🇦 يكشف

🇨🇿 odhaluje

🇸🇰 odhaľuje

🇨🇳 揭示

🇸🇮 razkriva

🇮🇸 afhjúpar

🇰🇿 ашады

🇬🇪 აცხადებს

🇦🇿 açıqlayır

🇲🇽 revela

Etymology

The word 'reveal' originated from the Old French word 'reveeler', which meant 'to reveal, disclose'. The Latin root 'revelare' also contributed to the development of the word. Over time, 'reveal' has been used to describe the act of making something previously unknown or secret known to others. It has been widely used in various contexts, from personal relationships to formal events.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,063, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.