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

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   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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › revealREVEAL Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for REVEAL: disclose, discover, uncover, tell, expose, share, announce, divulge; Antonyms of REVEAL: conceal, hide, cover (up), veil, mask, cloak, disguise, shroud.

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

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   REVEAL definition: 1. to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret: 2. to allow…. Learn more.

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › revealReveal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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. 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.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryREVEAL definition in American English | Collins English ...

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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.

11. 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.