uncover

verb

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un·cov·er | \ ən-ˈkə-vər

uncovered; uncovering; uncovers

Definition of uncover

transitive verb

1 : to make known : bring to light : disclose, reveal uncover the truth

2 : to expose to view by removing some covering

3a : to take the cover from

b : to remove the hat from uncovered his head

4 : to deprive of protection

intransitive verb

1 : to remove a cover or covering

2 : to take off the hat as a token of respect

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Examples of uncover in a Sentence

Police uncovered a criminal plot. Archaeologists uncovered the ruins of an ancient city.

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