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Common collocations with reveal in American Collocation

reveal verb transitive

US /rɪˈvil/

clearly

clearly
plainly
starkly

The report revealed clearly that the Directive is failing to do its job of protecting animals.

publicly

openly
publicly

To protect the witness, neither the place, the state, nor the sources will be publicly revealed.

slowly/quickly

gradually
methodically
progressively
slowly
suddenly

The explanatory text is a fairly gentle guide that progressively reveals what is going on.

accidentally

accidentally
inadvertently

It appears the unsavory truth was accidentally revealed by a State Department employee.

in the end

eventually
finally
ultimately

Twain’s lively satire ultimately reveals just what it is that defines cultural identity.

exclusively

exclusively

Research revealed exclusively to the Times shows that the union supports the Government’s plans.

survey

poll
survey

Surveys revealed that gardeners were keen to encourage wildlife into their gardens.

research

analysis
findings
report
research
results
study

A study has revealed high levels of dissatisfaction among university staff.

investigation or examination

enquiry
examination
excavation
inspection
investigation
tests

Excavations have revealed evidence of an earlier cemetery.

medical examination

autopsy
post mortem
scan
test
tests
x-ray

The autopsy revealed that Kevin died from a heroin overdose.

figures

figures
statistics

Job tenure statistics reveal only a small decline in the length of time most people spend in their jobs.