Definition

1. Verb:
   • To make known something that was previously secret, hidden, or unknown: To allow something to be seen or known for the first time.
   • To show something that was concealed: To uncover or expose to view.

Examples of Usage

• Verb:
  • The investigation will reveal the truth.
  • She refused to reveal her sources.
  • The curtain rose to reveal a stunning stage set.
  • The document revealed new details about the historical event.

Advanced Usage

• "to reveal itself": To become visible or known.
  • The solution to the problem finally revealed itself after hours of thought.
• "to reveal (something) to (someone)": To make something known specifically to a person or group.
  • The manager revealed the new strategy to the team.

Variants and Related Words

• Revelation (n): A surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed.
  • The biography contained several shocking revelations.
• Revealing (adj): Making interesting or significant information known; also, (of clothing) allowing parts of the body to be seen.
  • The interview was very revealing about her character.
  • She wore a revealing dress to the party.

Synonyms

• Disclose: To make secret or new information known.
• Uncover: To remove a cover or to discover something hidden.
• Expose: To make something visible, typically by uncovering it.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Reveal" is not commonly used with particles to form standard phrasal verbs. Its meaning is typically expressed directly or through synonyms like "bring out" or "come out.")

Related Idioms

• "A revelation": Used to describe something that is surprisingly good or insightful.
  • Her performance in the play was a revelation.
• "Reveal one's hand": To show your intentions or plans, especially in a situation like negotiation or conflict.
  • The negotiator was careful not to reveal his hand too early.

Verb

1. disclose directly or through prophets
   • God rarely reveal his plans for Mankind
2. make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
   • The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold
   • The actress won't reveal how old she is
   • bring out the truth
   • he broke the news to her
   • unwrap the evidence in the murder case
3. make visible
   • Summer brings out bright clothes
   • He brings out the best in her