Reveal
verb
To make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret.
He revealed that he had never been to college.
Often appears as...
- revealed the truth
- revealed a secret
verb
To allow something to be seen that, until then, had been hidden.
She leaned forward slightly, revealing a glimpse of a tattoo on her ankle.
Often appears as...
- reveal the view
- reveal itself
verb
In movies or books, to show, make known, or prove that a character or situation is not as it was originally shown or thought to be.
The end of the movie reveals that the woman was a ghost.
Often appears as...
- reveal the twist
- reveal the ending
Usage tips
Literary
noun
The part of the side of a window or door opening that is between the outer surface of a wall and the window or door frame.
Install the window in the reveal and secure it in place.
Often appears as...
- window reveal
- door reveal
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To be evidence of or make clear an underlying fact or quality.
His bright smile revealed his happiness.
Often appears as...
- reveal the nature
- reveal the character
verb
To make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret.
He revealed that he had never been to college.
Often appears as...
- revealed the truth
- revealed a secret
verb
To allow something to be seen that, until then, had been hidden.
She leaned forward slightly, revealing a glimpse of a tattoo on her ankle.
Often appears as...
- reveal the view
- reveal itself
verb
In movies or books, to show, make known, or prove that a character or situation is not as it was originally shown or thought to be.
The end of the movie reveals that the woman was a ghost.
Often appears as...
- reveal the twist
- reveal the ending
Usage tips
Literary
noun
The part of the side of a window or door opening that is between the outer surface of a wall and the window or door frame.
Install the window in the reveal and secure it in place.
Often appears as...
- window reveal
- door reveal
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To be evidence of or make clear an underlying fact or quality.
His bright smile revealed his happiness.
Often appears as...
- reveal the nature
- reveal the character
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Surprise Element
Use 'reveal' when something unexpected or secret is made known.
The director revealed the surprise guest at the end of the show.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Impact
Revealing a secret can have emotional consequences, so use with awareness of context.
He hesitated to reveal the truth, fearing it could hurt her feelings.
Pro Tip 1/2Surprise Element
Use 'reveal' when something unexpected or secret is made known.
The director revealed the surprise guest at the end of the show.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Impact
Revealing a secret can have emotional consequences, so use with awareness of context.
He hesitated to reveal the truth, fearing it could hurt her feelings.
Pro Tip 1/2Surprise Element
Use 'reveal' when something unexpected or secret is made known.
The director revealed the surprise guest at the end of the show.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Impact
Revealing a secret can have emotional consequences, so use with awareness of context.
He hesitated to reveal the truth, fearing it could hurt her feelings.
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Julian Baggini: Is there...
A lot of companies use these for recruitment. You answer a lot of questions, and this is supposed to reveal something about your core personality. And of course, the popular fascination with this is enormous. In magazines like this, you'll see, in the bottom left corner, they'll advertise in virtually every issue
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Will we ever be able to...
nor does it exactly transmit across space, like intangible information. It seems to do a little of both. Quantum physics gives us a strange new vision for all the matter in our universe as collections of fragile information. And quantum teleportation reveals new ways to influence this fragility.
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How playing an...
showed enhancement in multiple brain areas, compared to the others. This recent research about the mental benefits of playing music has advanced our understanding of mental function, revealing the inner rhythms and complex interplay that make up the amazing orchestra of our brain.
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Would you sacrifice one...
They argue that it doesn't reveal anything because its premise is so unrealistic that study participants don't take it seriously. But new technology is making this kind of ethical analysis more important than ever. For example, driver-less cars may have to handle choices
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Questions No One Knows...
or glorious works of art that fill the night sky. At the very least, you'd think they'd be revealing their presence, deliberately or otherwise, through electromagnetic signals of one kind or another. And yet we see no convincing evidence of any of it.
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Why do women have...
In this respect, pregnancy is awe-inspiring, but that's only half the story. The other half reveals that pregnancy places a mother and her child at odds. As for all living creatures, the human body evolved to promote the spread of its genes.
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A funny look at the...
we allow it to reveal our deepest darkest demons the true question is not whether or not technology is scary the true question is how human are you thank
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How do glasses help us...
or both, there's a pair of glasses out there waiting to reveal a whole new world that's hiding in plain view.
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Rare Giant Snail Feasts...
So rare, they can only be filmed in captivity where their extraordinary behaviour is revealed.
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Earth Day Eve 2021 PIPE...
- Right there, right there. - Three years of filming reveal an extraordinary truth.
Video examples
Julian Baggini: Is there...
A lot of companies use these for recruitment. You answer a lot of questions, and this is supposed to reveal something about your core personality. And of course, the popular fascination with this is enormous. In magazines like this, you'll see, in the bottom left corner, they'll advertise in virtually every issue
Video examples
Will we ever be able to...
nor does it exactly transmit across space, like intangible information. It seems to do a little of both. Quantum physics gives us a strange new vision for all the matter in our universe as collections of fragile information. And quantum teleportation reveals new ways to influence this fragility.
Video examples
How playing an...
showed enhancement in multiple brain areas, compared to the others. This recent research about the mental benefits of playing music has advanced our understanding of mental function, revealing the inner rhythms and complex interplay that make up the amazing orchestra of our brain.
Video examples
Would you sacrifice one...
They argue that it doesn't reveal anything because its premise is so unrealistic that study participants don't take it seriously. But new technology is making this kind of ethical analysis more important than ever. For example, driver-less cars may have to handle choices
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
or glorious works of art that fill the night sky. At the very least, you'd think they'd be revealing their presence, deliberately or otherwise, through electromagnetic signals of one kind or another. And yet we see no convincing evidence of any of it.
Video examples
Why do women have...
In this respect, pregnancy is awe-inspiring, but that's only half the story. The other half reveals that pregnancy places a mother and her child at odds. As for all living creatures, the human body evolved to promote the spread of its genes.
Video examples
A funny look at the...
we allow it to reveal our deepest darkest demons the true question is not whether or not technology is scary the true question is how human are you thank
Video examples
How do glasses help us...
or both, there's a pair of glasses out there waiting to reveal a whole new world that's hiding in plain view.
Video examples
Rare Giant Snail Feasts...
So rare, they can only be filmed in captivity where their extraordinary behaviour is revealed.
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Earth Day Eve 2021 PIPE...
- Right there, right there. - Three years of filming reveal an extraordinary truth.
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Quote examples
Henry Petroski
American Author
I relax by looking at things and reading about things. Even the simplest thing can reveal a great deal about the world around us. It relaxes me greatly to sit back with my feet up and look around my study at the everyday things that surround me.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
The act of writing is a way of tricking yourself into revealing something that you would never consciously put into the world. Sometimes I'm shocked by the deeply personal things I've put into books without realizing it.
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Christopher Plummer
Canadian Actor
I love trying to give some flesh to rather naked bones sometimes. I've always felt it my duty and to try and bring on the character's off-stage life, what happened that is not revealed.
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Quentin Tarantino
American Director
A writer should have this little voice inside of you saying, Tell the truth. Reveal a few secrets here.
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Farrah Abraham
American Entertainer
In the Making' reveals the truth about 'being in the limelight' as a young celebrity.
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Max Joseph
American Director
I worry about revealing too much of my life on my Instagram posts.
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Edward de Bono
English Psychologist
Argument is meant to reveal the truth, not to create it.
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Werner Herzog
German Director
The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot.
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Morgan Neville
American Producer
Watching somebody sing reveals a lot about character.
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Heywood Broun
American Journalist
Sports do not build character. They reveal it.
Quote examples
Henry Petroski
American Author
I relax by looking at things and reading about things. Even the simplest thing can reveal a great deal about the world around us. It relaxes me greatly to sit back with my feet up and look around my study at the everyday things that surround me.
Quote examples
Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
The act of writing is a way of tricking yourself into revealing something that you would never consciously put into the world. Sometimes I'm shocked by the deeply personal things I've put into books without realizing it.
Quote examples
Christopher Plummer
Canadian Actor
I love trying to give some flesh to rather naked bones sometimes. I've always felt it my duty and to try and bring on the character's off-stage life, what happened that is not revealed.
Quote examples
Quentin Tarantino
American Director
A writer should have this little voice inside of you saying, Tell the truth. Reveal a few secrets here.
Quote examples
Farrah Abraham
American Entertainer
In the Making' reveals the truth about 'being in the limelight' as a young celebrity.
Quote examples
Max Joseph
American Director
I worry about revealing too much of my life on my Instagram posts.
Quote examples
Edward de Bono
English Psychologist
Argument is meant to reveal the truth, not to create it.
Quote examples
Werner Herzog
German Director
The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot.
Quote examples
Morgan Neville
American Producer
Watching somebody sing reveals a lot about character.
Quote examples
Heywood Broun
American Journalist
Sports do not build character. They reveal it.
Example 1 of 10
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