| Front | reveal |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /rɪˈviːl/NAmE /rɪˈviːl/ verb 1 to make sth known to sb disclose~ sth (to sb) to reveal a secret Details of the murder were revealed by the local paper. The doctors did not reveal the truth to him. Salted peanuts were recently revealed as the nation's favourite snack. Her expression revealed nothing.~ (that)… The report reveals (that) the company made a loss of £20 million last year.it is revealed that… It was revealed that important evidence had been suppressed. ~ how, what, etc… Officers could not reveal how he died. ~ sb/sth to be/have sth Salted peanuts were recently revealed to be the nation's favourite snack. 2 to show sth that previously could not be seen display~ sth He laughed, revealing a line of white teeth. The door opened to reveal a cosy little room. X-rays revealed a fracture.~ yourself She crouched in the dark, too frightened to reveal herself.  see also revelation, revelatory |
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