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reveal

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verb

re·​veal ri-ˈvēl How to pronounce reveal (audio)
revealed; revealing; reveals

transitive verb

1
: to make known through divine inspiration
2
: to make (something secret or hidden) publicly or generally known
reveal a secret
3
: to open up to view : display
the uncurtained window revealed a cluttered room
revealable adjective
revealer noun

reveal

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noun (1)

plural reveals
: the act or an instance of showing, revealing, or disclosing something (such as surprising information or a new product) for the first time
Last year, in the fall and holiday after the reveal of the iPhone 7, Apple sold 78.29 million phones. Eric Limer
… it's tough to discuss the final volume of the series without acknowledging some of the big reveals of its predecessors. David Kamp
The big end reveal isn't just a shock; it's deeply upsetting, an emotional gut-punch. Matt Prigge
That fact will eventually become evident, no doubt … . That is the art of the slow reveal. Peter J. Boyer

reveal

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noun (2)

: the side of an opening (as for a window) between a frame and the outer surface of a wall
also : jamb
Choose the Right Synonym for reveal

reveal, disclose, divulge, tell, betray mean to make known what has been or should be concealed.

reveal may apply to supernatural or inspired revelation of truths beyond the range of ordinary human vision or reason.

divine will as revealed in sacred writings

disclose may imply a discovering but more often an imparting of information previously kept secret.

candidates must disclose their financial assets

divulge implies a disclosure involving some impropriety or breach of confidence.

refused to divulge an anonymous source

tell implies an imparting of necessary or useful information.

told them what he had overheard

betray implies a divulging that represents a breach of faith or an involuntary or unconscious disclosure.

a blush that betrayed her embarrassment

Example Sentences

Verb She would not reveal the secret. The test revealed the true cause of death. It was revealed that they stole over $1 million. They revealed the plans for the new building. The expression on his face revealed how he felt. The curtain was lifted to reveal the grand prize. Pulling up the carpeting revealed the home's beautiful hardwood floors. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
And this should in turn reveal if the expansion rate of the universe is changing over great distances and thus time. Robert Lea, Popular Mechanics, 14 Sep. 2022 Crisp said Parker disguised herself to appear pregnant, faked ultrasounds, had a gender-reveal party and even posted about her fake pregnancy on social media. Chris Harris, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 The new images reveal numerous structures inside the nebula, including proplyds -- a central protostar surrounded by a disk of dust and gas in which planets form. Katie Hunt, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 Even with such gaps and erasures in the data, the paper did reveal some potential avenues for intervention. Eric Boodman, STAT, 11 Sep. 2022 In the premiere, VR goggles reveal that the fake universe is way more fun than what's left out here. Darren Franich, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 What did the robots reveal about the Thwaites Glacier? Ashley R. Williams, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 In just over a week, Apple will reveal the iPhone 14 at its latest event in California. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 30 Aug. 2022 In addition to the lifetime achievement honors, the Americana Honors & Awards ceremony will reveal the winners in a number of categories including artist of the year and album of the year. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English revelen, from Anglo-French reveler, from Latin revelare to uncover, reveal, from re- + velare to cover, veil, from velum veil

Noun (2)

alteration of earlier revale, probably ultimately from Middle French ravaler to reduce the depth of (masonry or wood), literally, to take back down, from Old French, from re- + avaler to let fall — more at vail

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (1)

1596, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1688, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reveal was in the 14th century

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