Phrase guide
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verb
To bring up or uncover (something), as embarrassing information, past misdeeds, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: ambitransitive, figuratively
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verb
To cover up, to hide (like covering live embers by raking ashes over them).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, obsolete, transitive
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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rake.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
bring to light
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: discover, find
History
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