reveal
verb/rɪˈviːl/
/rɪˈviːl/
Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they reveal | /rɪˈviːl/ /rɪˈviːl/ |
| he / she / it reveals | /rɪˈviːlz/ /rɪˈviːlz/ |
| past simple revealed | /rɪˈviːld/ /rɪˈviːld/ |
| past participle revealed | /rɪˈviːld/ /rɪˈviːld/ |
| -ing form revealing | /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/ /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/ |
- to make something known to somebody synonym disclose
- reveal something to reveal a secret
- Her expression revealed nothing.
- A series of flashbacks reveal the details of the tragedy.
- The identity of the buyer has not been revealed.
- The survey reveals some worrying statistics.
- reveal something to somebody The doctors did not reveal the truth to him.
- reveal (that)… The report reveals that the company made a loss of £20 million last year.
- it is revealed that… It was revealed that important evidence had been suppressed.
- reveal how, what, etc… Officers could not reveal how he died.
- reveal somebody/something to be/have something Salted peanuts were recently revealed to be the nation's favourite snack.
- reveal somebody/something as something He has been revealed as a traitor.
Language Bank evidenceevidenceGiving proof- There is clear evidence that TV advertising influences what children buy.
- It is clear from numerous studies that TV advertising influences what children buy.
- Recent research demonstrates that TV advertising influences children’s spending habits.
- Many parents think that TV advertising influences their children. This view is supported by the findings of a recent study, which show a clear link between television advertisements and children’s spending habits.
- The findings also reveal that most children are unaware of the persuasive purpose of advertising.
- There is little evidence that children understand the persuasive intent of advertising.
- The results contradict claims that advertising is unrelated to children’s spending habits.
- Manufacturers argue that it is difficult to prove that advertising alone influences what children buy.
Extra Examples- Salted peanuts were recently revealed as the nation’s favourite snack.
- I'm afraid I cannot reveal any more details at the moment.
- She refused to reveal the whereabouts of her husband.
- She would not reveal her true identity to the police.
- One of the oldest people in Britain has revealed her secret: a drop of brandy in her tea.
- Wilde is revealed as a man of great intelligence, dignity and wit.
- Details of the murder were revealed by the local paper.
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- to show something that previously could not be seen synonym display
- reveal something He laughed, revealing a line of white teeth.
- The door opened to reveal a cosy little room.
- X-rays revealed a fracture.
- Excavations at these sites have revealed impressive stone structures.
- reveal yourself She crouched in the dark, too frightened to reveal herself.
Extra Examples- A thorough search failed to reveal the murder weapon.
- The door swung open to reveal a tall, gaunt figure.
see also revelation, revelatory, fail (2)
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French reveler or Latin revelare, from re- ‘again’ (expressing reversal) + velum ‘veil’.
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