/reβeˈlaɾ/
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Translation
to reveal, to disclose
Word origin
From Latin revelare ('to unveil'), from re plus velum ('veil'). The same root gives English 'reveal' and 'revelation'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- revelare
- English cognates
- reveal, revelation
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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He did not want to reveal the name of his source.
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The letter revealed a secret that nobody expected.
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Do you promise me not to disclose what I am about to tell you?
carretes .
People used to take their film rolls to be developed at the shop.
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The results revealed a serious problem in the engine.
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