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Verbs of Senses and Emotions - Verbs for Visibility

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to visibility such as "appear", "unveil", and "exhibit".

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Categorized English Verbs of Senses and Emotions
to appear
to appear
[Verb]

to become visible and noticeable

Ex: Suddenly , a figure appeared in the doorway , silhouetted against the bright light behind them .
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to emerge
to emerge
[Verb]

to become visible after coming out of somewhere

Ex: With the changing seasons , the first signs of spring emerged, bringing life back to the dormant landscape .
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to loom
to loom
[Verb]

to appear as a large shape that is unclear, particularly in a manner that is threatening

Ex: The massive warship loomed on the horizon , causing unease among the coastal residents .
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to come up

to cause someone to feel or experience a particular emotion, often unexpectedly.

Ex: The news about his promotion made a wave of happiness come up within the team .
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to show up

to become evident

Ex: The flaws in the painting showed up under the harsh light of the gallery .
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to shine through

(of a noticeable and positive attribute) to become apparent

Ex: Despite the challenges , the love between them shone through, creating a lasting bond .
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to pop up
to pop up
[Verb]

to appear or happen unexpectedly

Ex: Every now and then , a memory of our trip would pop up in our conversations .
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to crop up

to appear or arise unexpectedly, often referring to a problem, issue, or situation that was not previously anticipated or planned for

Ex: The car broke down on the highway , and various issues cropped up, making the journey more challenging .
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to reveal
to reveal
[Verb]

to make something visible

Ex: Peeling away the layers , the archaeologist revealed ancient artifacts buried for centuries .
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to expose
to expose
[Verb]

to reveal, uncover, or make visible something that was hidden or covered

Ex: The detective dusted for fingerprints to expose any evidence left behind at the crime scene .
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to divulge

to reveal information that was kept secret to someone

Ex: Mary felt a sense of relief after deciding to divulge her true feelings to her close friend .
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to disclose

to reveal something by uncovering it

Ex: The artist slowly peeled away the layers of paint to disclose the original masterpiece beneath .
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to uncover

to reveal something by removing a cover or obstacle

Ex: The homeowner peeled away the wallpaper to uncover a beautiful , vintage mural underneath .
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to unveil
to unveil
[Verb]

to remove a cover from a statue, painting, etc. for the people to see, particularly as part of a public ceremony

Ex: The architect was thrilled to unveil the innovative design of the new skyscraper .
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to strip
to strip
[Verb]

to remove something of a covering, coating, or layer

Ex: As part of the restoration project , they had to strip the historic monument .
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to bare
to bare
[Verb]

to make something visible

Ex: Removing the curtain , the actor bared the stage set , exposing the elaborate backdrop for the play .
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to denude
to denude
[Verb]

to make something naked, often by removing covering, vegetation, or natural elements

Ex: The hurricane 's strong winds had the power to denude coastal areas , removing sand and vegetation .
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to unclothe

to remove covers or clothing

Ex: The investigative journalist unclothed the truth behind the scandal , exposing corruption at the highest levels of government .
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to unmask
to unmask
[Verb]

to remove a mask, revealing one's true identity or nature

Ex: At the costume party , everyone eagerly anticipated the moment when guests would unmask and showcase their creative disguises .
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to illuminate

to provide light to something, making it brighter

Ex: As the sun set , the candles were lit to illuminate the room with a warm glow .
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to show
to show
[Verb]

to make something visible or noticeable

Ex: You need to show them your ID to pass the security checkpoint .
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to display

to publicly show something

Ex: The digital screen in the conference room was used to display the presentation slides .
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to manifest

to clearly dispaly something

Ex: By consistently meeting deadlines , her commitment to her job manifested.
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to evince
to evince
[Verb]

to clearly express or show a feeling, quality, or attitude through words, actions, or appearance

Ex: His writings evince a deep understanding of human nature .
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to screen
to screen
[Verb]

to show a video or film in a movie theater or on TV

Ex: The streaming service will screen the latest episodes of the popular TV series .
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to exhibit

to present or show something publicly to inform or entertain an audience

Ex: The zoo will exhibit rare species of birds in a new aviary .
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to flaunt
to flaunt
[Verb]

to display or show off something in a conspicuous or boastful manner

Ex: In high school , she used to flaunt her artistic talents by showcasing her paintings .
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to show off

to proudly display the positive qualities or attributes of something in order to showcase its best features

Ex: The chef showed off culinary expertise in preparing the exquisite dish .
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to showcase

to prominently display or present something to attract attention and admiration

Ex: The fashion event is showcasing the designer 's latest collection on the runway .
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