reveal
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A revelation; an uncovering of what was hidden.
Pronunciation
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ruhveelSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹəˈviːl
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Definition
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noun
A revelation; an uncovering of what was hidden.
“The comedian had been telling us about his sleep being disturbed by noise. Then came the reveal: he was sleeping on a bed in a department store.”
The outer side of a window or door frame; the jamb.
verb
To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden.
To communicate that which could not be known or discovered without divine or supernatural instruction.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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The speech act of making something evident.
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A religion founded primarily on the revelations of God to humankind.
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