revealed

word · lemma: reveal

/ɹiˈviɫd/
ri-VEELD
/ɹɪvˈiːld/
ri-VEELD

Definition

'Revealed' is the past form or past participle of 'reveal' and means that something was made known, shown, or uncovered, especially something hidden or secret.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in news, formal writing, and storytelling: 'The report revealed...', 'It was revealed that...'. Common collocations include 'revealed the truth', 'revealed details', and 'revealed his identity'. It sounds more formal than 'showed' and often suggests hidden information becoming known.

Example Sentences

The test revealed a small problem.

basic

She revealed her name at the end.

basic

The photo revealed the damage clearly.

basic

The interview revealed a side of him we hadn't seen before.

natural

Later, it was revealed that the email was fake.

natural

The new documents revealed how the deal really happened.

natural