Antonyms for reveal

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ri-veel

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈvil

Definition of reveal

Origin : late 14c., from Old French reveler "reveal" (14c.), from Latin revelare "reveal, uncover, disclose," literally "unveil," from re- "opposite of" (see re-) + velare "to cover, veil," from velum "a veil" (see veil (n.)). Related: Revealed; revealing.

verb disclose, tell
verb show, uncover

Example sentences :

There, I thought I'd reveal the distressing truth about myself while I had you at my mercy.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

If it reveal nothing to be done, there is nothing there for us.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

The way seemed to reveal itself to her as they went, and they were soon at home.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

If I be so, I am a traitor to the king should I reveal his secret.
Extract from : « Leila, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Now, Your Majesty, let me reveal to you the meaning of this mystery.
Extract from : « Welsh Fairy Tales » by William Elliott Griffis

For what are the forms by means of which a man may reveal his thoughts?
Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald

I do not ask him to reveal to me the demonstrations of Euclid.
Extract from : « Slavery Ordained of God » by Rev. Fred A. Ross, D.D.

No polishing of sandstone will reveal the mottling of marble.
Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald

For a moment I hesitated, realizing full well what an inquiry might reveal.
Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings

Perhaps his wicked agent may come at the intelligence, and reveal it to him.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Synonyms for reveal

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