reveal
/rɪˈviːl/(verb)
AWL Sublist 6CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To make previously unknown or secret information known to others; to cause or allow something to be seen.
Key Academic Collocations
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revealrevelationrevealingrevealedreveals
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
discloseunveildivulgemanifestexpose
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The bar chart clearly reveals that household recycling compliance rose in direct proportion to municipal kerbside bin collections."
"A comprehensive forensic audit revealed widespread financial mismanagement and unauthorized procurement in the public transit agency."
"Recent genomic sequencing investigations reveal striking evolutionary similarities between cetaceans and terrestrial ungulates."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Task 1 reporting verb: 'The data reveals a striking discrepancy between...' (use to replace repetitive 'shows').