reveal
gb/ɹɪvˈil/ us/ɹɪvˈil/
B1
Англійська
~ 1000
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
B1
action
1
make known or visible
To tell or show something that was secret or hidden.
Модель уживання:
to reveal [something] to [someone]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reveal' with 'show'; 'show' can mean simply present something visually, while 'reveal' implies it was hidden or unknown before.
Синоніми
disclose (Slightly more formal; often used in legal, business, or official contexts.)
|
uncover (Implies finding something hidden, often in investigative contexts.)
Антоніми
conceal (Means to keep something hidden or secret, the direct opposite of revealing.)
Словосполучення
reveal the truth
|reveal details
|reveal a secret
|reveal evidence
|reveal information
Теми
communication
|daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Дієслово
B1
action
2
expose to view
To make something that was covered able to be seen.
Модель уживання:
to reveal [something]
Синоніми
unveil (Often used for formal presentations of new products, works of art, etc.)
|
expose (Can imply making visible in a neutral or negative sense.)
Антоніми
cover (Means to put something over an object so it cannot be seen.)
Словосполучення
reveal a painting
|reveal a new product
|reveal a statue
|reveal a design
Теми
daily life
|visual
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Іменник
B2
event
3
act of making known
A time when someone shows or tells something that was secret.
Синоніми
disclosure (Slightly more formal; often used for official or legal contexts.)
Антоніми
concealment (The act of keeping something secret or hidden.)
Словосполучення
dramatic reveal
|surprise reveal
|plot reveal
Теми
communication
|media
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- The movie had a big reveal at the end.
- The birthday party had a surprise reveal.
- The game show ended with a big reveal.
Граматика
Словникова форма
reveal
IPA
GB/ɹɪvˈil/
US/ɹɪvˈil/
Склади й наголос
re - veal (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (veal)
Форми слова
Verb
- Base: reveal
- 3rd Person Singular: reveals
- Present Participle: revealing
- Past: revealed
Споріднені слова
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
Вирази
big reveal
1/bˈɪɡ ɹɪvˈil/
fixed phrase
informal
important surprising disclosure
A moment when something important and surprising is shown or told.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- Under pressure, he decided to reveal all about the incident.
- She promised she would reveal all in her memoir.