revelation
/ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/
noun
- A surprising and previously unknown fact that is revealed to someone, especially one that changes their understanding.
- The documentary offered a revelation about the true cause of the accident.
- The discovery of the hidden letters was a shocking revelation.
- Her confession came as a complete revelation to her family.
- The act of making something known or revealing something that was secret or hidden.
- The book details the gradual revelation of the detective's past.
- His revelation of the plan surprised everyone in the room.
- The revelation of the company's financial troubles caused panic.
- A divine or spiritual communication of truth or knowledge to humans.
- The prophet claimed to have received a revelation from God.
- She described her vision as a personal revelation.
- Many religions are based on divine revelation.
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