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reveal

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈviːl/

Forms: reveals, revealing, revealed

reveal means: To show something hidden or make information known.

verb

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To show something hidden or make information known.

  • She refused to reveal her name.
  • The test revealed a serious problem.
  • Lifting the cloth revealed a beautiful painting.

How to use it: reveal something to someone (He revealed the secret to his sister.); reveal that… (The report revealed that costs had doubled.)

Similar words: disclose, show, uncover

Opposites: hide, conceal

Common phrases: reveal a secret, reveal the truth, reveal something to someone

Questions about reveal

What does reveal mean?

To show something hidden or make information known.

What is reveal in other languages?

Türkçe: açığa çıkarmak · Español: revelar · Français: révéler · Deutsch: enthüllen · Italiano: rivelare · 日本語: 明かす

How do you pronounce reveal?

It is pronounced /rɪˈviːl/.

How do you use reveal in a sentence?

She refused to reveal her name. The test revealed a serious problem.

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