Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

uncover-a-secret

verb phrase
/ʌnˈkʌvər ə ˈsiːkrɪt/
Definition
To reveal something that was previously hidden or not known.
Examples
  • The journalist worked hard to uncover a secret about the government scandal.
  • After months of investigation, the detective finally managed to uncover a secret that changed the case.
  • Friends often help each other to uncover secrets that might be troubling them.
Meaning
To bring to light a hidden truth or piece of information that someone wanted to keep private.
Synonyms
  • reveal
  • disclose
  • expose
  • baring
  • unearth