Bring to light Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɫaɪt
BRING tuh LYTE
bɹˈɪŋ/ /tˈuː/ /lˈaɪt
bring too LYTE
Definition
To reveal, uncover, or make something known that was previously hidden or unknown.
Usage & Nuances
This is a formal or literary phrase, mainly used for information, facts, or truths that were hidden. Common with 'investigations', 'studies', or 'evidence'. Not used for physical objects; use 'find' or 'discover' for that.
Spanish: sacar a la luz - revelarPortuguese (BR): trazer à tona - revelarPortuguese (PT): trazer à luz - revelarChinese (Simplified): 揭示 - 揭露Chinese (Traditional): 揭示 - 揭露Hindi: सामने लाना - उजागर करनाArabic: يُظهر - يكشفBengali: ফাঁস করা - প্রকাশ করাRussian: выявить - раскрыть - пролить свет (на что-то)Japanese: 明らかにする - 公にするVietnamese: làm sáng tỏ - phơi bàyKorean: 밝혀내다 - 드러내다Turkish: gün yüzüne çıkarmak - ortaya çıkarmakUrdu: سامنے لانا - آشکار کرناIndonesian: mengungkapkan - membuka (sesuatu yang tersembunyi)
Example Sentences
The investigation helped bring to light the truth about the case.
basic
The scientist's research brought to light a new discovery.
basic
The report brought to light some serious problems at work.
basic
Her questions finally brought to light what everyone was afraid to say.
natural
It took years for the scandal to be brought to light.
natural
Social media has helped bring to light many hidden stories.
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