Meaning & Definition of Reveal in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: to make something known to others.

  Example Sentence: The investigation revealed the truth.

• Definition: to show or display something that was previously hidden.

  Example Sentence: He revealed his true feelings.

• Definition: to uncover or disclose information or secrets.

  Example Sentence: The magician revealed his tricks at the end of the show.

• Definition: to unveil or bring to light.

  Example Sentence: The new product was revealed at the conference.

• Definition: to cause something to become visible.

  Example Sentence: The light revealed the hidden paint splatters on the canvas.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'revelen', from Old French 'revele', from Latin 'revelare', from 're-' meaning 'again' and 'velare' meaning 'to cover'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• reveal oneself: to come forward or show one's true character.
• reveal a secret: to disclose information that was meant to be kept confidential.
• reveal the truth: to show what is real or authentic.

Translations

• Spanish: revelar

• French: révéler

• German: enthüllen

• Russian: раскрывать

Related Words

• disclosure: the action of making new or secret information known.

• exposure: the state of being made known or revealed.

• unveiling: the act of revealing or making something known.

Slang Meanings of reveal

• Meaning: to let the cat out of the bag

  Example Sentence: He let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.

• Meaning: spill the beans

  Example Sentence: She spilled the beans about the project before it was announced.