reveal

Synonym Chooser

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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of reveal His Monday meeting in the Oval Office with Zelensky will likely reveal an evolution in their relationship, and Trump’s view of Putin, since their ghastly February blowout. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025 Further, staggered flashbacks reveal Corry’s lifelong anxiety over abandonment, stemming from the death of her mother in childbirth; the personal resonance of her mission at work to heal young families facing death and disease becomes poignantly clear. Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025 Glasser, whose 101 Studios co-produces all Sheridan series alongside Paramount TV Studios, revealed that Landman Season 2 is one of four shows that will shoot in Fort Worth this year, with The Madison Season 2 slated to begin filming in September, followed by Lioness Season 3 in October. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025 It was previously revealed that Amy Pascal and David Heyman will also serve as producers. Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reveal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reveal
Verb
  • Helion advised Brock Media on the deal whose terms were not disclosed by Studiocanal.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The outcomes of the admissions process must also be disclosed to the government, so observers can track whether students with certain academic records were accepted or not.
    Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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  • Imports from China early this year had surged to beat Trump's tariffs, but dropped steeply in June, Commerce Department data showed last week.
    Trevor Hunnicutt, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
  • His client is sick and drops out, but Fritz still wants to show me around.
    Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
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  • Phony, which Hulu ordered as a pilot in October 2024, centers on Sonny (Nivola), a high school student who wakes up in the hospital after a car accident and discovers his mom, Ellen (Britton), has seemingly been replaced by an impostor.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
  • There ended up being a fire in the shop, and police discovered the victims (again, content warning for a violent crime), naked, tied up, burned, shot in the head with at least one of them having been raped.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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  • For example, china sets, silverware, crystal, and collectibles will all bring a more showstopping effect when displayed altogether.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2025
  • In the deli area, Jennie-O low sodium turkey breast displayed in the reach-in display cooler had been opened on July 16.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
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  • My research has uncovered pre-diagnosis versus post-diagnosis as a core variable in nutrition.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Companies that prioritize data intelligence can uncover hidden efficiencies, identify emerging opportunities and proactively mitigate risks.
    Matthew Gantner, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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  • But if their depth is tested this season, offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland might need to demonstrate his magic with development. 5.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
  • The abundance of recent research into the gut-brain connection has demonstrated how important the link is between the two organs, and how their communication can affect mood and mental health.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This excerpt tells the story of a most unusual act of humanity in one of the darkest places on Earth.
    Charles Pellegrino, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Even into 2026, a person familiar with the streaming strategy at Disney tells Deadline that stand-alone Hulu will still be available for customers not interested in a bundle with Disney+.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
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  • Shadows betray their trees, their heads bare, their necks a guide for the hungry.
    Nima Hasan August 15, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
  • However, tensions arose when Juno betrayed David by leaking classified information to a terrorist network led by Hugo Maldonado.
    Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 13 Aug. 2025

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“Reveal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reveal. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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