REVELATION


Meaning of REVELATION in English

(~s)

1.

A ~ is a surprising or interesting fact that is made known to people.

...the seemingly everlasting ~s about his private life.

N-COUNT: oft N about n, N that

2.

The ~ of something is the act of making it known.

...following the ~ of his affair with a former secretary...

N-VAR: oft N of n

3.

If you say that something you experienced was a ~, you are saying that it was very surprising or very good.

Degas’s work had been a ~ to her.

N-SING: a N, oft N to n

4.

A divine ~ is a sign or explanation from God about his nature or purpose.

N-VAR

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