reveal
gb/ɹɪvˈil/ us/ɹɪvˈil/
B1
Ingles
~ 1000
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa
B1
action
1
make known or visible
To tell or show something that was secret or hidden.
Padron ng paggamit:
to reveal [something] to [someone]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reveal' with 'show'; 'show' can mean simply present something visually, while 'reveal' implies it was hidden or unknown before.
Mga kasingkahulugan
disclose (Slightly more formal; often used in legal, business, or official contexts.)
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uncover (Implies finding something hidden, often in investigative contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
conceal (Means to keep something hidden or secret, the direct opposite of revealing.)
Mga kolokasyon
reveal the truth
|reveal details
|reveal a secret
|reveal evidence
|reveal information
Mga tema
communication
|daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The company refused to reveal the names of its investors.
- She finally revealed the reason for her sudden departure.
- The magician revealed the trick to the audience.
- The report revealed several serious problems with the project.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He revealed the answer to the question.
- The teacher revealed the test results.
- She revealed her plan to her friend.
- The police revealed the name of the suspect.
Pandiwa
B1
action
2
expose to view
To make something that was covered able to be seen.
Padron ng paggamit:
to reveal [something]
Mga kasingkahulugan
unveil (Often used for formal presentations of new products, works of art, etc.)
|
expose (Can imply making visible in a neutral or negative sense.)
Mga kasalungat
cover (Means to put something over an object so it cannot be seen.)
Mga kolokasyon
reveal a painting
|reveal a new product
|reveal a statue
|reveal a design
Mga tema
daily life
|visual
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- They pulled back the curtain to reveal the stage.
- The clouds parted to reveal a bright blue sky.
- The archaeologists carefully brushed away dirt to reveal the ancient carving.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He opened the box to reveal a gold ring.
- The clouds moved to reveal the moon.
- She took off the cloth to reveal the cake.
Pangngalan
B2
event
3
act of making known
A time when someone shows or tells something that was secret.
Mga kasingkahulugan
disclosure (Slightly more formal; often used for official or legal contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
concealment (The act of keeping something secret or hidden.)
Mga kolokasyon
dramatic reveal
|surprise reveal
|plot reveal
Mga tema
communication
|media
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The final episode included a shocking reveal about the main character.
- The party featured a big gender reveal for the baby.
- There was an awkward reveal during the meeting when the mistake was announced.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The movie had a big reveal at the end.
- The birthday party had a surprise reveal.
- The game show ended with a big reveal.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
reveal
IPA
GB/ɹɪvˈil/
US/ɹɪvˈil/
Mga pantig at diin
re - veal (2 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (veal)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
- Base: reveal
- 3rd Person Singular: reveals
- Present Participle: revealing
- Past: revealed
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
reveals
verb
revealing
verb
revealed
verb
Core family
revelation
noun B2
Related words
revealingly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
revelatory
adjective C1
Mga ekspresyon
big reveal
1/bˈɪɡ ɹɪvˈil/
fixed phrase
informal
important surprising disclosure
A moment when something important and surprising is shown or told.
Mga Halimbawa
- In the big reveal, the winner was announced.
- The designer saved her best dress for the big reveal at the end of the show.
gender reveal
1/d͡ʒˈɛndɚ ɹɪvˈil/
fixed phrase
event announcing baby's sex
A party or event where parents tell if their unborn baby is a boy or girl.
Mga Halimbawa
- They planned a gender reveal with pink and blue balloons.
- The gender reveal surprised everyone when blue confetti came out.
reveal all
1/ɹɪvˈil ˈɔl/
fixed phrase
informal
tell everything secret
To tell all the facts about something that was secret.
Mga Halimbawa
- Under pressure, he decided to reveal all about the incident.
- She promised she would reveal all in her memoir.