Reveal

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvil/

Definitions of reveal

verb to make known or show something that was previously hidden or unknown

Example Sentences

A1 The magician will reveal the card you chose.

A2 The detective will reveal the identity of the killer in the next episode.

B1 The company will reveal its new product line at the trade show next month.

B2 The investigation finally revealed the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.

C1 The leaked documents revealed the corruption within the government.

C2 The memoirs of the famous author revealed intimate details about their personal life.

Examples of reveal in a Sentence

formal The investigation will reveal the true cause of the accident.

informal I can't wait for the show to reveal who the killer is!

slang I heard she's going to reveal all the juicy gossip at the party.

figurative The artist used light and shadow to reveal the hidden beauty of the landscape.

Grammatical Forms of reveal

• past tense: revealed
• plural: reveals
• comparative: more revealing
• superlative: most revealing
• present tense: reveal
• future tense: will reveal
• perfect tense: have revealed
• continuous tense: is revealing
• singular: revealer
• positive degree: revealing
• infinitive: to reveal
• gerund: revealing
• participle: revealing

Origin and Evolution of reveal

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reveal' originated from the Latin word 'revelare', which means 'to unveil' or 'to lay bare'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'reveal' has evolved to not only mean to uncover or disclose something hidden, but also to show or make known something that was previously unknown or secret.