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bring to light

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌbrɪŋ tə ˈlaɪt/

bring to light means: To make a hidden or unknown fact known to people.

verb

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To make a hidden or unknown fact known to people.

  • The report brought new facts to light.
  • Her research has brought an old secret to light.
  • What did the investigation bring to light?

How to use it: bring something to light (The investigation brought several mistakes to light.)

Similar words: reveal, uncover, expose, disclose

Opposites: hide, conceal

Common phrases: bring something to light, bring facts to light, bring evidence to light

Questions about bring to light

What does bring to light mean?

To make a hidden or unknown fact known to people.

What is bring to light in other languages?

Türkçe: ortaya çıkarmak · Español: sacar a la luz · Français: mettre au jour · Deutsch: ans Licht bringen · Italiano: portare alla luce · 日本語: 明らかにする

How do you pronounce bring to light?

It is pronounced /ˌbrɪŋ tə ˈlaɪt/.

How do you use bring to light in a sentence?

The report brought new facts to light. Her research has brought an old secret to light.

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