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Lift the flap to reveal the picture.
What does Reveal mean?
Reveal means show what was hidden.
Dictionary definition
To show or make something known that was hidden or unknown.
Example sentences
Reveal in a sentence
medium
The final clue revealed the answer to the riddle.
hard
Authors often reveal information slowly to build curiosity.
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What does reveal mean?
Reveal means show what was hidden.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to reveal?
Show is close to reveal in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Lift the flap to ____ the picture.
Reveal best completes the sentence.
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WordReveal.
Partverb.
MeaningReveal means show what was hidden.
ExampleExample: Lift the flap to reveal the picture.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ri · veel
- Strongest beat
- veel
- Ending
- veel
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on veel.
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Word family
Reveal word family
Base word
reveal
verb
reveals
Present-tense form of reveal.
verb
revealed
Past-tense form of reveal.
verb
revealing
-ing form of reveal.
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Hint for students
Reveal means show what was hidden.
Common mix-up
Reveal is not the same as hide. Reveal means reveal means show what was hidden.
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Read this model sentence: The final clue revealed the answer to the riddle. Clue words: final, clue, revealed. Underline clue words that show why reveal fits instead of hide. Now write one new sentence that shows reveal without using the word reveal. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show reveal?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The final clue revealed the answer to the riddle." Why does reveal fit better than hide?
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