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Revelation

v.

disclose

Meaning: to reveal, make public

Usage: The CEO disclosed to the press that the company would have to fire several employees.

v.

divulge

Meaning: to reveal something secret

Usage: Pressured by the media, the government finally divulged the previously unknown information.

v.

evince

Meaning: to show, reveal

Usage: Christopher’s hand-wringing and nail-biting evince how nervous he is about the upcoming English test.

v.

elucidate

Meaning: to clarify, explain

Usage: I didn’t understand why my friend was so angry with me, so I asked Janine to elucidate her feelings.

v.

delineate

Meaning: to describe, outline, shed light on

Usage: She neatly delineated her reasons for canceling the project’s funding.

v.

promulgate

Meaning: to proclaim, make known

Usage: The principal promulgated the new attendance policy during Monday’s assembly.