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10 Language-to-English DictionariesUncover
/ʌnˈkʌv.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To remove a cover from something; to reveal or disclose.
"She decided to uncover the truth about the incident." - 2
To make something known that was previously hidden or unknown.
"The investigation aimed to uncover the corruption within the organization."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'uncovren', originating from Old French 'uncovrir', combining the negative prefix 'un-' (from Old English 'un-') and 'covrir' (to cover, from Latin 'cooperire'). Over centuries, the meaning evolved from literally removing a cover or lid to figuratively revealing hidden information or secrets.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Uncover" is said worldwide
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Dévoiler
Transliteration: devwale
"Elle a décidé de dévoiler la vérité sur l'incident."
Enthüllen
Transliteration: ent-hu-len
"Die Untersuchung zielte darauf ab, die Korruption aufzudecken."
Scoprire
Transliteration: sko-pree-reh
"Ha deciso di scoprire la verità sull'incidente."
Descubrir
Transliteration: des-ku-brir
"Decidió descubrir la verdad sobre el incidente."
Descobrir
Transliteration: des-ko-bri
"Ela decidiu descobrir a verdade sobre o incidente."
खोलना
Transliteration: kholna
"उसने घटना के बारे में सच्चाई खोलने का फैसला किया।"
揭示
Transliteration: jiēshì
"她决定揭示事件的真相。"
드러내다
Transliteration: deureonaeda
"그녀는 사건에 대한 진실을 드러내기로 결정했다."
明らかにする
Transliteration: akiraka ni suru
"彼女は事件の真実を明らかにすることに決めた。"
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