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Revelation - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

revelation

/ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

Definition:

A surprising or enlightening disclosure of previously unknown information.

Synonyms:

disclosure, discovery, unveiling, exposure

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

concealment, suppression

Common Collocations:

divine revelation, shocking revelation, personal revelation

Derivatives:

reveal, revelatory

Usage Tips:

Use "revelation" for significant disclosures, often with emotional or intellectual impact.

Common Phrases:

moment of revelation, revelation of truth, startling revelation

Etymology:

From Latin "revelatio," meaning "unveiling" or "disclosure."

Examples:

  • 1. The revelation shocked everyone at the meeting.
  • 2. Her diary contained a startling revelation about her past.
  • 3. The book’s final chapter was a dramatic revelation.
  • 4. His confession felt like a personal revelation to me.

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