reveal

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How does the verb reveal differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of reveal are betray, disclose, divulge, and tell. While all these words mean "to make known what has been or should be concealed," reveal may apply to supernatural or inspired revelation of truths beyond the range of ordinary human vision or reason.

divine will as revealed in sacred writings

When is betray a more appropriate choice than reveal?

The words betray and reveal are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, betray implies a divulging that represents a breach of faith or an involuntary or unconscious disclosure.

a blush that betrayed her embarrassment

When can disclose be used instead of reveal?

While in some cases nearly identical to reveal, disclose may imply a discovering but more often an imparting of information previously kept secret.

candidates must disclose their financial assets

When could divulge be used to replace reveal?

While the synonyms divulge and reveal are close in meaning, divulge implies a disclosure involving some impropriety or breach of confidence.

refused to divulge an anonymous source

In what contexts can tell take the place of reveal?

The synonyms tell and reveal are sometimes interchangeable, but tell implies an imparting of necessary or useful information.

told them what he had overheard

Examples of reveal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Earlier this month, it was revealed that Hathaway would soon be stepping into another costume — Mia Thermopolis. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024 The donations — revealed in disclosures with the Federal Election Commission Thursday — show that the Tesla Inc. and SpaceX chief executive officer has poured money into the Washington trifecta: funding Trump’s White House bid, along with supporting House and Senate Republicans. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024 In a nod to the binge-watching trend, Stone revealed the decision to release episodes weekly was a strategic choice to keep audiences engaged as the political climate evolves. Shaan Memon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024 Preliminary excavations have already revealed that Tugunbulak contained a fortress with walls nearly ten feet thick—possibly a factory where smiths converted iron ore to steel. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reveal 

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“Reveal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reveal. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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