reveal

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb reveal differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of reveal are betray, disclose, divulge, and tell. While all these words mean "to make known what has been or should be concealed," reveal may apply to supernatural or inspired revelation of truths beyond the range of ordinary human vision or reason.

divine will as revealed in sacred writings

When is betray a more appropriate choice than reveal?

The words betray and reveal are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, betray implies a divulging that represents a breach of faith or an involuntary or unconscious disclosure.

a blush that betrayed her embarrassment

When can disclose be used instead of reveal?

While in some cases nearly identical to reveal, disclose may imply a discovering but more often an imparting of information previously kept secret.

candidates must disclose their financial assets

When could divulge be used to replace reveal?

While the synonyms divulge and reveal are close in meaning, divulge implies a disclosure involving some impropriety or breach of confidence.

refused to divulge an anonymous source

In what contexts can tell take the place of reveal?

The synonyms tell and reveal are sometimes interchangeable, but tell implies an imparting of necessary or useful information.

told them what he had overheard

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of reveal His Monday meeting in the Oval Office with Zelensky will likely reveal an evolution in their relationship, and Trump’s view of Putin, since their ghastly February blowout. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025 Further, staggered flashbacks reveal Corry’s lifelong anxiety over abandonment, stemming from the death of her mother in childbirth; the personal resonance of her mission at work to heal young families facing death and disease becomes poignantly clear. Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025 Glasser, whose 101 Studios co-produces all Sheridan series alongside Paramount TV Studios, revealed that Landman Season 2 is one of four shows that will shoot in Fort Worth this year, with The Madison Season 2 slated to begin filming in September, followed by Lioness Season 3 in October. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025 It was previously revealed that Amy Pascal and David Heyman will also serve as producers. Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reveal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reveal
Verb
  • McKellen also disclosed when cameras will get rolling.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The senator also asked Intel if Tan was required to make any divestments to meet CHIPS Act obligations and if Tan has ever disclosed any ties to the Chinese government to the US government.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • His client is sick and drops out, but Fritz still wants to show me around.
    Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Both show how, in an age of digital abundance, actual scarcity still commands a premium.
    Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • There ended up being a fire in the shop, and police discovered the victims (again, content warning for a violent crime), naked, tied up, burned, shot in the head with at least one of them having been raped.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Phony, which Hulu ordered as a pilot in October 2024, centers on Sonny (Nivola), a high school student who wakes up in the hospital after a car accident and discovers his mom, Ellen (Britton), has seemingly been replaced by an impostor.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In the deli area, Jennie-O low sodium turkey breast displayed in the reach-in display cooler had been opened on July 16.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
  • However, those who are less party-minded will love other events like the Classic Car Parade, and should plan on visiting the oversized flower displays that decorate the city.
    Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Companies that prioritize data intelligence can uncover hidden efficiencies, identify emerging opportunities and proactively mitigate risks.
    Matthew Gantner, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • My research has uncovered pre-diagnosis versus post-diagnosis as a core variable in nutrition.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But if their depth is tested this season, offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland might need to demonstrate his magic with development. 5.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
  • And that’s before Google’s new software is demonstrated next week.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Someone might be stalking you; someone might say something nice to your face and then run out and tell [the tabloids].
    Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Tremonton Garland Police officers responded around 9:30 p.m. to the area near North Park Elementary School and were met with gunfire from a suspect, Brigham City Detective Crystal Beck told reporters during a briefing overnight.
    Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Shadows betray their trees, their heads bare, their necks a guide for the hungry.
    Nima Hasan August 15, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
  • However, tensions arose when Juno betrayed David by leaking classified information to a terrorist network led by Hugo Maldonado.
    Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 13 Aug. 2025

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“Reveal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reveal. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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