unearth

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   bring to light

   The CIA unearthed a plot to kill the President.

2. 2
   verb

   To drive or draw from the earth.

   To unearth a fox or a badger.

3. 3
   verb

   To uncover or find; to bring out from concealment.

   Near-synonym: discover.

From Middle English unherthen, equivalent to un- + earth.

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