Word
revelation
Phoneticsrev·e·la·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɹɛvəˈɫeɪʃən/
UK/ɹˌɛvɪlˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01a surprising secret
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a surprising fact that people didn't know before.
n. the disclosure of information that was previously secret or unknown, especially when it is shocking or unexpected.
“The revelation that the company was losing money shocked the investors.”
“The journalist's latest revelation regarding the senator's private business dealings sparked an immediate ethics investigation.”
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02religious truth
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Religion Formal
n. a message or truth that comes from a god.
n. the communication of divine truth or knowledge to humanity by a deity or through supernatural means.
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“The prophet claimed to have received a divine revelation in the desert.”
“Theologians spent centuries debating the nature of the revelation and its implications for modern religious practice.”
03the Bible book
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Religion Formal
n. the last book of the Christian Bible.
n. the final book of the New Testament, containing prophecies about the end of the world.
“The Book of Revelation contains many famous and mysterious symbols.”
“Scholars often compare the apocalyptic imagery in Revelation to other contemporary Jewish and Christian writings.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “revelation” in context.
Verb
01. come as a revelation
“His hidden talent for painting came as a revelation to everyone who knew him.”
verb + prep + noun
02. prompt the revelation
“New evidence prompted the revelation that the witness had been lying under oath.”
verb + noun
03. yield a revelation
“The investigation into the company's finances yielded a shocking revelation about tax evasion.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. divine revelation
“Many religious texts are believed to be the product of divine revelation.”
adj + noun
05. startling revelation
“The journalist published a startling revelation regarding the senator's private life.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. revelation of secrets
“The sudden revelation of family secrets caused a permanent rift between the siblings.”
noun + of + noun
07. revelation that-clause
“The revelation that the project was over budget shocked the board of directors.”
noun + that-clause
Preposition
08. in the wake of revelations
“The CEO resigned in the wake of revelations about his unethical conduct.”
prep + noun + prep + noun
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'of' to describe the content being revealed, or 'to' to describe the recipient.
Real-World Examples
“The most high profile row around the Reform UK leader relates to the revelation that shortly before the 2024 general election, he secretly received £5m from the Thailand-based crypto-billionaire and Reform donor Christopher Harborne.” “The revelations are likely to be embarrassing for Charles and William, both of whom have cultivated reputations as environmental advocates.” Etymology
Proprialization from revelation. The translation decisions, from the original Greek to the conventional English choices Revelation and Apocalypse, are covered by Wikipedia at Book of Revelation § Title, authorship, and date.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
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