English

reveal

rɪˈvil, rɪˈviːl, ɹəˈviːl
Meaning: to make known or show something that was previously secret or hidden
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: rɪˈviːl, ɹəˈviːl

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base reveal
3rd person singular present reveals
Present participle revealing
Past revealed
Will future will reveal
Going-to future going to reveal
Imperative negative don't reveal / do not reveal

Example sentences

The survey revealed that most people are satisfied with the service.
The survey revealed that most people are satisfied with the service.
The final episode should reveal the secret behind the old house.
The final episode should reveal the secret behind the old house.
Good journalism can reveal a problem in a city.
Good journalism can reveal a problem in a city.
We watched the mystery unfold as the detective revealed new clues.
We watched the mystery unfold as the detective revealed new clues.
The search may reveal naught in the end.
The search may reveal nothing in the end.

Usage Notes

Can refer to revealing information or physically uncovering something hidden.

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