reveal
Translation
to reveal, to disclose, to show
Examples
He would not reveal his secret.
He would not reveal his secret.
The curtain rose to reveal a beautiful stage.
The curtain rose to reveal a beautiful stage.
The tests revealed that he was ill.
The tests revealed that he was ill.
Grammar Patterns
to reveal (sth.) to make (sth.) known He revealed his true intentions.
to reveal (sth.) to (sb.) to make (sth.) known to (sb.) She revealed the secret to her friend.
to reveal that ... to make it known that ... The study revealed that smoking is harmful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disclose, show, uncover; Antonyms: conceal, hide
Etymology
From Latin 'revelare', from 're-' (opposite of) + 'velare' (to veil). Literally 'to unveil'.
Memory Tips
Imagine removing a veil to show what's underneath. 'Re-veil' sounds like 'reveal'.