Reveal
/rɪˈviːl/noun
To make something known or visible that was previously hidden.
Did you know?In ancient ritual practices, revealing secrets was often seen as a way to invoke divine favor or power, marking a profound transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*weɪl-
“to cover or conceal”
Latin
Latin
revelare
“to unveil, disclose, or reveal, often in a sacred context”
Old French
Old French
reveler
“to reveal or disclose, especially in a manner that brings joy or excitement”
Middle English
Middle English
revele
“to disclose or unveil, often used in religious or mystical texts”
Modern English
English
reveal
“to make known something that was hidden or secret, carrying both mundane and magical connotations”