reveal
/rɪˈviːl/verb
उच्चारण रिवील
प्रकट करना, (राज़) खोलना
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[T] ~ sth (to sb) | ~ (that)…
to make something known that was secret or unknown
प्रकट करना, (राज़) खोलना
- The report revealed serious errors in the accounts.
- He refused to reveal his source.
- The magazine revealed the names of the winners.
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- She did not reveal her plans to anyone.
- Tests reveal that the water is safe to drink.
- The survey revealed a rise in online learning.
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to show something that could not be seen before
दिखाना, सामने लाना
- The curtain rose to reveal a bare stage.
- The scan revealed a tiny crack in the bone.
- When the fog cleared, it revealed the mountains behind it.
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- The wind blew away the dust and revealed an old coin.
- An X-ray revealed the problem inside the machine.
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reveal + object
Reveal is transitive and takes the secret or hidden thing as its object.
'Reveal' transitive verb है और उसका object वह रहस्य या छिपी बात होती है।
- The minister refused to reveal the name of the donor.
- The survey revealed a sharp rise in screen time.
reveal + that-clause / wh-clause
A that-clause or a wh-clause states what was made known. Reveal is not followed by to-infinitive.
क्या प्रकट हुआ यह बताने के लिए that-clause या wh-clause आता है; 'reveal' के बाद to-infinitive नहीं आता।
- The report revealed that many schools had no toilets.
- He would not reveal how he had solved the puzzle.
reveal sth to sb
Use to before the person who receives the secret. Do not drop it before a pronoun.
जिस व्यक्ति को रहस्य बताया जाए उसके पहले 'to' आता है।
- She revealed her plans to her mother.
- The magician never reveals his tricks to the public.
reveal oneself (to be) + noun or adjective
Reveal oneself to be means to show your true character or nature, often unexpectedly.
'Reveal oneself to be' का अर्थ है अपना असली स्वभाव दिखाना, प्रायः अप्रत्याशित रूप से।
- The new manager revealed himself to be a generous man.
- The stranger revealed himself as an old friend.
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reveal + noun
a secretthe truththe identitydetailsthe resultsthe plan
- The police did not reveal the identity of the witness.
adverb + reveal
clearlypubliclyfullyfinallyaccidentallyproudly
- The company finally revealed its new phone.
subject + reveal
studysurveytestreportinvestigationscan
- An X-ray revealed a small fracture in his arm.
reveal + a quality
a talentweaknesscharacterskillan interest
- The quiz revealed Radhika's talent for science.
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- The Census data revealed how fast the city was growing.
जनगणना के आँकड़ों ने दिखाया कि शहर कितनी तेजी से बढ़ रहा था।
- When the curtain rose, it revealed a beautiful stage with lights.
पर्दा उठने पर रोशनी से सजा एक सुंदर मंच दिखाई दिया।
- Please do not reveal your password to anyone.
कृपया अपना password किसी को न बताइए।
- His smile revealed his joy at the news.
उसकी मुस्कान ने खबर पर उसकी खुशी प्रकट कर दी।
- It was later revealed that the manager had resigned.
बाद में पता चला कि प्रबंधक ने इस्तीफा दे दिया था।
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✗ The teacher revealed us the answer.
✓ The teacher revealed the answer to us.
Reveal does not take two objects like give. The person who learns it follows to.
'Reveal' 'give' की तरह दो objects नहीं लेता; जानने वाले व्यक्ति से पहले 'to' लगाएँ।
✗ He revealed to tell the truth.
✓ He revealed the truth.
Reveal is not followed by a to-infinitive. Use an object or a that-clause.
'Reveal' के बाद to-infinitive नहीं आता; object या that-clause का प्रयोग करें।
✗ He did not reveal about his plan.
✓ He did not reveal his plan.
Reveal is transitive; about is not placed between the verb and its object.
'Reveal' transitive है; verb और object के बीच 'about' नहीं लगता।
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Reveal, disclose and divulge all mean to make known, but with a different strength and setting.
तीनों का अर्थ प्रकट करना है, पर इनकी तीव्रता और प्रयोग-स्थल अलग हैं।
General word; the thing may be hidden, secret or simply not seen before.
सामान्य शब्द; वस्तु छिपी, गुप्त या पहले न देखी हुई हो सकती है।
- The experiment revealed an error.
Formal; to give out information, often officially or when required.
Formal; जानकारी देना, प्रायः आधिकारिक रूप से या आवश्यकता पड़ने पर।
- Candidates must disclose their assets.
To let out something private or confidential, often when you should not.
कोई निजी या गोपनीय बात बाहर निकाल देना, प्रायः तब जब नहीं करना चाहिए।
- He divulged the exam questions to his friend.