Reveal Meaning in English

word

US

/ɹiˈviɫ/

ri-VEEL

UK

/ɹɪvˈiːl/

ri-VEEL

Definition

To make something known, visible, or clear that was hidden, secret, or not understood before. It can be used for information, feelings, plans, or physical things.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both everyday and formal English. Often used with nouns like 'truth', 'details', 'identity', 'results', and 'secret'. 'Reveal' sounds stronger and more deliberate than 'show', and is often about something previously hidden.

• Spanish: revelar - mostrar - destapar (información)
• Portuguese (BR): revelar - mostrar - divulgar
• Portuguese (PT): revelar - mostrar - divulgar
• Chinese (Simplified): 揭示 - 透露 - 显示
• Chinese (Traditional): 揭示 - 透露 - 顯示
• Hindi: प्रकट करना - उजागर करना - बताना
• Arabic: يكشف - يُظهر - يبوح بـ
• Bengali: প্রকাশ করা - উদ্ঘাটন করা
• Russian: раскрывать - выявлять - показывать (скрытое)
• Japanese: 明かす - 明らかにする - 示す（秘密・隠れていたもの）
• Vietnamese: tiết lộ - bộc lộ
• Korean: 드러내다 - 밝히다
• Turkish: açığa çıkarmak - ortaya koymak - ifşa etmek
• Urdu: ظاہر کرنا - آشکار کرنا
• Indonesian: mengungkapkan - membongkar

Example Sentences

The report reveals new information about the problem.

basic

She slowly revealed the picture under the cloth.

basic

His face revealed his surprise.

basic

I can't reveal too much yet, but we have some exciting news.

natural

The ending reveals who was behind everything.

natural

He didn't mean to reveal his plan so early.

natural