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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I wish I could say. Why don't you try? I don't want to be imprecise. ~ It's not a riddle. ~ No. It's a truth. I just don't know what the truth is. The gods haven't revealed it to me. Not yet anyway. Come here, boy! My horn is empty. Mine too! Egil... You have seen all you needed to? (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: Revenge Season: 4 Episode 18
  • (..) And when he does, the boy will be in terrible danger! He has her eyes. If you truly loved her... No one, can know. I shall never reveal the best of you, Severus. Can you risk your life every day to protect the boy? ... He possesses no measurable talent, his arrogance rivals (..)
    2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
  • (..) and it's now that the seals start to breed. The strike of a great white shark lasts a mere second. Slowing it down forty times reveals the technique and immense strength of this massive predator. If surprise fails, there will be a chase. The shark is faster (..)
    2006 TvShow: Planet Earth Title: From Pole to Pole Season: 1 Episode 1