WOTW: reveal

| - Tim Lake |

triplo word of the week - reveal

 

今週の #WOTW は 'reveal’ です. ‘Reveal’ is a verb with only one basic meaning. Read on, and all will be revealed!

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The main meaning of ‘reveal’ is to make something that is secret known to other people.

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- She was forced to reveal where Tim was hiding.

- The report revealed how little the ultra-wealthy pay in tax.

- Revealing classified information will get you put in prison.

- He revealed information about her past to the public.

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A related meaning of ‘reveal’ is to cause something hidden to be seen.

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- The clouds parted to reveal the full moon.

- Her dress was more revealing than she had imagined.

- He took off his shows and revealed is old, holey socks.

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A less common meaning of ‘reveal’ is about information recieved from the gods.

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- The Delphic Oracle revealed the wisdom of Socrates.

- The holy book reveals the words of God.

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発音は/rɪˈviːl/です。

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この単語は、英語で最もよく使われる3,000の単語のリストであるNew General Service Listからのものです。完全なリストはこちらから。

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