Word
revealed
Phoneticsre·vealed, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈviɫd/
UK/ɹɪvˈiːld/
Definitions
01made known
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to show something that was hidden or kept secret.
v. to make previously unknown or secret information known to others. Transitive, requiring a direct object or a 'that' clause.
“The investigation revealed that the company had been lying about its profits for years.”
“The autopsy revealed several inconsistencies in the initial police report, prompting the lead detective to reopen the case immediately.”
02uncovered to sight
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to uncover something so that people can see it.
v. to allow something to be seen by removing a cover or obstacle.
“When the clouds moved, the mountain peak was finally revealed.”
“As the tide receded, the ancient shipwreck was revealed, its wooden ribs protruding from the wet sand like a skeletal remains.”
03divine communication
C1 · Advanced Religion Academic · Formal
adj. describes religious truths that people believe were told to them by a god.
adj. relating to or consisting of truths or knowledge communicated to humans by a divine agency. Often used in contrast with 'natural' theology.
“Many people find comfort in the revealed truths of their holy books.”
“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.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“From the start of his career, he says, he was interested in what ancient climate records revealed about abrupt changes in the North Atlantic currents.” “Bezhig is Ojibwe for one – a fact with a cruel flipside, revealed later in her search.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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