unwrap
unwrap /ənˈræp/
verb
-
Make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
(
bring out
, uncover
, unwrap
, break
, divulge
, give away
, let on
, let out
, lay bare
, disclose
, discover
, expose
, reveal
)
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold
The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold
The actress won't reveal how old she is
The actress won't reveal how old she is
Bring out the truth
bring out the truth
He broke the news to her
he broke the news to her
Unwrap the evidence in the murder case
unwrap the evidence in the murder case
The newspaper uncovered the President's illegal dealings
The newspaper uncovered the President's illegal dealings
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Remove the outer cover or wrapping of
(
undo
, unwrap
)
remove the outer cover or wrapping of
Let's unwrap the gifts!
Let's unwrap the gifts!
Undo the parcel
undo the parcel