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Yield Verb Figurative)the Universe Slowly Yielding Secrets Sth/Sb

word yield
part_of_speech verb
e.g. (figurative)The universe is slowly yielding up its secrets.
usage ~ sth/sb (up) (to sb)
explanation (formal) to allow sb to win, have or take control of sth that has been yours until now

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