C1noun 2K

Revelation

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌrevəˈleɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌrevəˈleɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Revelation

a fact that people are made aware of, especially one that has been secret and is surprising

In simple words: A surprising idea or piece of information that you learn.

Revelation in a sentence

• The scientist's discovery was a complete revelation that changed the field of genetics.
• Her memoir was full of personal revelations about her childhood.
• The book describes the biblical Revelation as a prophetic vision of the end times.
• During the meeting, he had a sudden revelation about how to solve the problem efficiently.
• The artist's new work is considered a revelation in modern art for its originality.
• The Revelation in the Bible is the last book, full of symbolism and prophecy.
• Finding out the truth was a startling revelation that shocked everyone involved.

How to use Revelation

Used when discussing important discoveries or insights, often in religious and philosophical contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing a significant realization.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think 'reveal' — when something is revealed, it's a revelation.

Related words

Collocations with Revelation

• amazing
• astonishing
• embarrassing
• come as
• prove
• come
• revelation about
• revelation concerning
• revelation for
• amazing
• astonishing
• embarrassing
• come as
• prove
• come
• revelation about
• revelation concerning
• revelation for

Synonyms for Revelation

• disclosure
• disclosure

Opposites of Revelation

• concealment
• misunderstanding
• obscurity

Common mistakes with Revelation

• Confused with 'revel' which means to enjoy something greatly.
• Using in informal contexts where a different word would be better, like 'surprise'.

Frequently asked questions about Revelation

What does Revelation mean?

A surprising idea or piece of information that you learn.

What is the definition of Revelation?

a fact that people are made aware of, especially one that has been secret and is surprising

How do you use Revelation in a sentence?

The scientist's discovery was a complete revelation that changed the field of genetics.

Can you give another example of Revelation?

Her memoir was full of personal revelations about her childhood.

What are synonyms for Revelation?

Common alternatives include disclosure, disclosure.

What is the opposite of Revelation?

Opposite meanings include concealment, misunderstanding, obscurity.

What words go with Revelation?

It commonly pairs with amazing, astonishing, embarrassing, come as, prove, come, revelation about, revelation concerning, revelation for, amazing, astonishing, embarrassing, come as, prove, come, revelation about, revelation concerning, revelation for.

What are common mistakes when using Revelation?

Confused with 'revel' which means to enjoy something greatly. Using in informal contexts where a different word would be better, like 'surprise'.

How do you pronounce Revelation?

US: /["/ˌrevəˈleɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌrevəˈleɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Revelation?

Used when discussing important discoveries or insights, often in religious and philosophical contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing a significant realization.

What CEFR level is Revelation?

"Revelation" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.