re·veal 
/rɪˈvi:l/ verb
re·veals; re·vealed; re·veal·ing /rɪˈvi:l/ verb [+ obj] 1 a : to make (something) known
▪ She would not reveal the secret. ▪ The test revealed the true cause of death. ▪ It was revealed that they stole over $1 million. ▪ They revealed the plans for the new building. — opposite conceal
b : to show or prove that (someone) is a particular type of person — often + to be ▪ The book reveals him to be an expert at chess. ▪ She revealed herself to be a talented pianist. — often + as ▪ She revealed the reporter as a liar. 2 : to show (something) plainly or clearly : to make (something that was hidden) able to be seen
▪ The expression on his face revealed how he felt. ▪ The curtain was lifted to reveal the grand prize. ▪ Pulling up the carpeting revealed the home's beautiful hardwood floors. — opposite conceal
▪ She would not reveal the secret. ▪ The test revealed the true cause of death. ▪ It was revealed that they stole over $1 million. ▪ They revealed the plans for the new building. — opposite conceal
b : to show or prove that (someone) is a particular type of person — often + to be ▪ The book reveals him to be an expert at chess. ▪ She revealed herself to be a talented pianist. — often + as ▪ She revealed the reporter as a liar.
▪ The expression on his face revealed how he felt. ▪ The curtain was lifted to reveal the grand prize. ▪ Pulling up the carpeting revealed the home's beautiful hardwood floors. — opposite conceal
