reveal

Definition

  • verb: to make (something) known
  • verb: to make known through divine inspiration
  • often + 'to be'
  • synonyms: open, divulge, disclose

Examples

  • Pulling up the carpeting 'revealed' the home's beautiful hardwood floors.

  • The curtain was lifted to 'reveal' the grand prize.

  • It was 'revealed' that they stole over $1 million.

Movie quotes

  • (..) the edge of the galaxy, Emperor Zurg has been secretly building a weapon with the destructive capacity to annihilate an entire planet! I alone have information that reveals this weapon's only weakness. And you, my friend, are responsible for delaying my rendezvous with Star Command! (..)
    1995 Toy Story