What does "revealed" mean?

1. (made known) to show something that was hidden or kept secret. 2. (uncovered to sight) to uncover something so that people can see it. 3. (divine communication) describes religious truths that people believe were told to them by a god.

How do you use "revealed"?

Usually placed before the noun it modifies.

revealed

v. · adj.

US //ɹiˈviɫd// UK //ɹɪvˈiːld// re·vealed

1 made known (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

to show something that was hidden or kept secret.

to make previously unknown or secret information known to others. Transitive, requiring a direct object or a 'that' clause.

Example

The investigation revealed that the company had been lying about its profits for years.

Example

The autopsy revealed several inconsistencies in the initial police report, prompting the lead detective to reopen the case immediately.
2 uncovered to sight (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

to uncover something so that people can see it.

to allow something to be seen by removing a cover or obstacle.

Example

When the clouds moved, the mountain peak was finally revealed.

Example

As the tide receded, the ancient shipwreck was revealed, its wooden ribs protruding from the wet sand like a skeletal remains.
- unveiled
- exposed
- covered
- obscured

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3 divine communication (adj.)
C1 Advanced Academic Formal Religion

describes religious truths that people believe were told to them by a god.

relating to or consisting of truths or knowledge communicated to humans by a divine agency. Often used in contrast with 'natural' theology.

Example

Many people find comfort in the revealed truths of their holy books.

Example

The scholar argued that revealed religion provides a moral framework that cannot be derived through purely rational or empirical observation.

Usage

Usually placed before the noun it modifies.
- apocalyptic
- prophetic