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reveal1 definition

re·veal (ri vēl)

transitive verb

  1. to make known (something hidden or kept secret); disclose; divulge
  2. to expose to view; show; exhibit; display
  3. Theol. to make known by supernatural or divine means

Etymology: ME revelen < OFr reveler < L revelare, lit., to draw back the veil < re-, back + velum, veil

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reveal2 definition

re·veal (ri vēl)

noun

  1. that part of the side of an opening for a window or door which is between the outer edge of the opening and the frame of the window or door
  2. the entire side of such an opening; jamb

Etymology: < ME revalen, to bring down < MFr revaler < re-, back + avaler, to lower < aval, downward < à (L ad, to) + val, vale

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