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reveals

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ɹiˈviɫz// UK //ɹɪvˈiːlz// re·veals

v. to show something that was hidden or secret so that people can see it. You use this when you tell a secret or uncover something for the first time.

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


SIMPLE

The curtain opens and reveals the beautiful stage.

CONTEXTUAL

The investigation reveals that the company ignored safety warnings for several years before the accident happened.

COMPLEX

The restoration of the cathedral reveals intricate stone carvings that had been obscured by centuries of soot and industrial pollution.

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Usage

The verb is transitive and often takes a 'that' clause or a direct noun object.

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