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revealed

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈviɫd// UK //ɹɪvˈiːld// re·vealed

v. to show something that was hidden or to make a secret known. You use this when you tell people the truth about something they didn't know before.

v. to make previously unknown or secret information known to others; to allow something hidden to be seen. Transitive — requires a direct object or a 'that' clause.


SIMPLE

The doctor revealed the test results to the patient.

CONTEXTUAL

The investigation revealed that the company had been ignoring safety rules for years.

COMPLEX

The restoration of the cathedral revealed intricate medieval frescoes that had been obscured by layers of plaster for centuries.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and often takes a 'that' clause or a direct object followed by 'to'.

Pitfall

The secret revealed yesterday.The secret was revealed yesterday.Learners often use the active voice when the passive is required; secrets do not reveal themselves.

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