unearth
/ʌnˈɜrθ/
verb
- To dig up or discover something that was buried or hidden in the ground.
- Workers unearthed an old foundation while digging for a new building.
- The dog unearthed a bone that had been buried for years.
- Archaeologists unearthed a 2,000-year-old vase during the excavation.
- To discover or reveal something that was previously unknown, secret, or forgotten.
- The journalist unearthed evidence of corruption in the city government.
- Researchers unearthed a lost manuscript by a famous author.
- She unearthed old family photos while cleaning out the attic.