uncover
v.v. to find or reveal something that was hidden or secret. You use this when you remove a cover or discover a truth that nobody knew about.
v. to remove a covering from something or to reveal information previously kept secret. Transitive; requires a direct object.
The archaeologists hope to uncover ancient ruins.
The journalist worked for months to uncover the truth behind the government's secret spending.
Investigators managed to uncover a sophisticated network of shell companies designed to hide the true origins of the stolen funds.
From Middle English uncoveren, equivalent to un- + cover.
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. Often used in investigative or physical contexts.
The truth uncovered yesterday.The truth was uncovered yesterday.When the subject is the thing being revealed, the passive voice is required; otherwise, the sentence implies the truth performed the action.