Word Frequency
uncover (ʌnˈkʌvə
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Definitions
verb
- tr to remove the cover, cap, top, etc, from
- tr to reveal or disclose ⇒
to uncover a plot
- to take off (one's head covering), esp as a mark of respect
Synonyms
View thesaurus entryTranslations for 'uncover'
- British English: uncover If you uncover something, especially something that has been kept secret, you discover or find out about it. VERBAuditors said they had uncovered evidence of fraud.
- Brazilian Portuguese: descobrir
- Chinese: 揭露
- European Spanish: descubrir
- French: découvrir
- German: aufdecken
- Italian: scoprire
- Japanese: 発見する
- Korean: 적발하다
- Portuguese: descobrir
- Spanish: descubrir
Example Sentences Including 'uncover'
Bootylicious Nic Cage traverses the country to uncover unimaginable riches in National Treasure.Maxim (2004)
Brinded added that the current review of Shell's reserves could uncover more problems.canada.com (2004)
But I don't need to go further than Bangazi to uncover a major illicit diamond pipeline.A Daystar of Fear
He hated the fulcrum position he occupied at that moment; almost as much as he dreaded what Shelley might uncover in California.The Last Raven
Several studies show autopsies uncover a missed or incorrect diagnoses up to 25 per cent of the time.CBC (2004)
The thought made him raise his head and uncover his face to his own guilt.Prosecutor
This technique may uncover patterns that have been affecting the body for years, especially in contact sports.Muscle Management
Unfazed, Helen sets out to uncover the truth, which may be more shocking than she had imagined.Sun, News of the World (2002)
Wine: Knowing the vine helps to uncover which wine tops the taste table By Myra Greer featureseditor@belfasttelegraph.Belfast Telegraph (2004)
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