Synonyms for reveal
- verb
- noun
Synonyms by meaning
Verb
1. Divulge — to communicate that which could not be known or discovered without divine or supernatural instruction
divulge, expose, disclose, let out, show, tell, let on, betray, make known, publish, indicate, unearth, come out with, bring out, announce, bring to light, confess, lay open, declare, manifest, unwrap, mark
2. Uncover — to uncover; to show and display that which was hidden or unknown
Noun
give-away, jam
Definitions
- v. 1
To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden or unknown.
- v. 2
To communicate that which could not be known or discovered without divine or supernatural instruction.
- n. 1
The outer side of a window or door frame.
Related words
- Word family
- revealability revealer revelation
- Phrases
- gender reveal sex reveal
Choose the right word
We report an interview, reveal a secret, herald the coming of some distinguished person or great event.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- expose Do not expose the console to dust, smoke or steam.
- disclose She will have the courage to disclose their secret.
- betray "I loved you, Mary." "Then why did you betray me?"
- divulge Sami didn't divulge a whole lot about himself.
By length
- 3 letters
- jam1
- 4 letters
- show1, tell1, mark1, bare1
- 6 letters
- expose2, unfold2, betray2, unveil2, unwrap2
- 7 letters
- display2, publish2, declare2, confess2, uncover3, divulge2, unearth2, uncloak
- 8 letters
- indicate3, announce2, disclose2, manifest3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (expose2 = 2 syllables).