Meaning
To show something that was hidden, or to tell a secret.
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Word origin
From Latin revelare, to draw back the veil, from re- (back) and velum (a veil).
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- revelare
- English cognates
- veil, revelation
Grammar
Examples
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Here "reveal" means show something that was covered up.
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Here "reveal" means tell a secret.
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"Reveal" can also mean make a fact known.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 8: reveal, chuck, directly and 7 more words.