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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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   Reveal means to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret. It can also mean to allow something to be seen that was hidden. See how to use reveal in sentences and learn related words and phrases.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › revealReveal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sep 2, 2012 · 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.

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

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb reveal, which means to make something known or show something hidden. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for reveal.

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

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   Reveal means to make something known to somebody or to show something that previously could not be seen. Learn how to use reveal in different contexts, with synonyms and example sentences, from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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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.

8. 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.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordREVEAL - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word REVEAL, which can mean to make people aware of something, to uncover something, or to show something. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and translations of REVEAL in Collins Dictionary.

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

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    Reveal means to give someone a piece of information that is surprising or that was previously secret, or to allow something to be seen that was previously hidden. See more meanings, translations and examples of reveal in different contexts.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › reveal_n1reveal, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and origin of the noun reveal, which means a secret or a hidden fact. See examples of reveal in sentences and related words in the OED.