revealing Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the speech act of making something evident
disclosure; revelation.
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verb make visible
bring out; uncover; reveal; unveil.
- Summer brings out bright clothes
- He brings out the best in her
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verb make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
disclose; reveal; unwrap; bring out; expose; let on; discover; divulge; break; let out; give away.
- The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold
- The actress won't reveal how old she is
- bring out the truth
- he broke the news to her
- unwrap the evidence in the murder case
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verb disclose directly or through prophets
reveal.
- God rarely reveal his plans for Mankind
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adjective satellite disclosing unintentionally
telling; telltale.
- a telling smile
- a telltale panel of lights
- a telltale patch of oil on the water marked where the boat went down
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adjective showing or making known
- her dress was scanty and revealing
