re
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Third Person
reveals
Present Participle
revealing
Past Tense
revealed
Past Participle
revealed
1
to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known
transitive
- In her memoir, the author courageously revealed her struggles with mental illness.
- The leaked documents revealed the government's covert surveillance program.
- After years of speculation, the archaeologists finally revealed the hidden chamber beneath the pyramid.
- The investigation revealed the true identity of the elusive criminal mastermind.
- The whistleblower revealed crucial information about the company's unethical practices.
2
to make something visible
transitive
- The magician slowly pulled back the curtain to reveal a dazzling array of colorful flowers.
- With a dramatic flourish, she unveiled the painting to reveal a breathtaking landscape.
- As the fog lifted, it revealed a picturesque view of the valley below.
- Peeling away the layers, the archaeologist revealed ancient artifacts buried for centuries.
3
to make something known to humans through a higher power or spiritual source
transitive
- The prophet's visions were believed to reveal divine messages and insights about the future.
- In the sacred texts, parables and metaphors are used to reveal deeper spiritual truths.
- The dream revealed to him the solution to a problem that had been troubling him for days.