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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | reveler, from Latin revelare 'to uncover', from velum; VEIL1 |
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re‧veal S3 W1
[transitive]
[transitive]1 to make known something that was previously secret or unknown [≠ conceal]: 
He may be prosecuted for revealing secrets about the security agency.a test that can reveal a teacher's hidden skills
He may be prosecuted for revealing secrets about the security agency.a test that can reveal a teacher's hidden skills reveal yourself (as/to be something) The violinist revealed himself as a talented interpreter of classical music.
The violinist revealed himself as a talented interpreter of classical music.2 to show something that was previously hidden [≠ conceal]: The curtain opened to reveal the grand prize.
The curtain opened to reveal the grand prize.