reveal
UK[rɪˈviːl]US[rɪˈviːl]
v
to make known something that was previously secret or unknown.
v
to show something that was previously hidden.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
veal
re
again, back
veal
to cover
Etymology
The word 'reveal' originates from the Latin 'revelare,' meaning "to unveil, uncover, or lay bare." This is a compound of the prefix 're-' (indicating reversal) and 'velare' (to cover), from 'velum' (a veil or covering). The literal sense of drawing back a veil evolved into the figurative meaning of disclosing hidden information or truth. It entered English via Old French 'reveler,' solidifying its modern abstract sense of making secrets or hidden things known.
Analysis
Structure: re (again, back) + veal (to cover)
're-' is a prefix of Latin origin meaning "again" or "back." 'veal' is derived from the Latin root 'velum,' meaning "a covering, veil."
Examples
the investigation will reveal the truth about the incident.
she pulled back the curtain to reveal a beautiful garden.
the document revealed new details about the company's plans.