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revelation

revelation

Meaning of revelation

a surprising fact that suddenly becomes known

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British English/ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/
American English/ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/
Russian transcription[ɐtkrɐˈvʲenʲɪje]
revelation
revelation - откровение
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revelation with Russian translation

revelation usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Старая фотография стала для неё откровением.

The old photo was a revelation to her.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Его ответ стал шокирующим откровением.

His answer brought a shocking revelation.

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revelation synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between revelation / discovery / disclosure / unveiling / bombshell

🇬🇧English
revelation

откровение — a surprising fact that suddenly becomes known

C1Often

The old photo was a revelation to her.

Старая фотография стала для неё откровением.

R
🇬🇧English
revelation

the core meaning: a surprising fact that suddenly becomes known

C1Very Often

The truth about the case was a revelation to everyone.

Правда о деле стала для всех откровением.

D
🇬🇧English
discovery

finding something new; not necessarily a shocking fact

B2Very Often

The discovery of the ancient city changed our understanding of history.

Открытие древнего города изменило наше понимание истории.

D
🇬🇧English
disclosure

the act of revealing information, often officially or deliberately

C1Often

The disclosure of the documents caused public concern.

Раскрытие документов вызвало обеспокоенность у общественности.

U
🇬🇧English
unveiling

a formal revealing or presentation; literally taking off a cover

C1Often

The unveiling of the new design drew a large crowd.

Презентация нового дизайна собрала большую аудиторию.

B
🇬🇧English
bombshell

a shocking piece of news or a sudden stunning revelation

C1Often

The interview contained a political bombshell.

В интервью прозвучало политическое сенсационное разоблачение.

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revelation translation: откровение. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce revelation

/ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation translation

откровение

revelation examples

The old photo was a revelation to her.

revelation transcription

/ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/, /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

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revelation meaning: what does it mean?

a surprising fact that suddenly becomes known

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The old photo was a revelation to her. Translation: Старая фотография стала для неё откровением.

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