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unearths
[/ʌnˈɜːrθz/]
verb
desenterrar
1.
to dig up or excavate something from the ground
The archaeologist unearths ancient artifacts.
O arqueólogo desenterrou artefatos antigos.
2.
to discover or reveal something hidden or forgotten
The investigation unearths new evidence in the case.
A investigação desenterrou novas evidências no caso.
3.
to bring something to light or make it known
The journalist unearths the truth behind the scandal.
O jornalista desenterrou a verdade por trás do escândalo.
Synonyms
excavates
digs up
uncovers
discovers
reveals
exposes
Antonyms
buries
conceals
hides
covers up
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desenterrar
standard usage for both literal and figurative meanings
São Paulo
desenterrar
most common usage in business and journalistic contexts
Portugal
desenterrar
standard usage; also 'exumar' for archaeological or grave contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
unearth the truth
unearth secrets
unearth evidence
unearth a treasure
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