unearth

[uhn-urth]

verb (used with object)

1. to dig or get out of the earth; dig up.

2. to uncover or bring to light by search, inquiry, etc..

   The lawyer unearthed new evidence.

unearth

/ ʌnˈɜːθ /

verb

1. to dig up out of the earth

2. to reveal or discover, esp by exhaustive searching

Word History and Origins

Origin of unearth¹

First recorded in 1400–50, unearth is from the late Middle English word unerthen. See un- ², earth

Example Sentences

A string of inquiries over the decades unearthed allegations of corruption.

From BBC

Soon after, they had unearthed the remains of more than 100 people.

From BBC

The complaint came two years after a San Francisco Chronicle investigation unearthed allegations that the pet facility was hiring inexperienced employees, staff had insufficient training and facilities in the Bay Area were understaffed.

From Los Angeles Times

The more he bonds with Natasha, the more determined Taylor is to do something with the information she’s unearthed.

From Los Angeles Times

The New York Times reported that Siebert had told senior justice department officials their investigations had not unearthed enough evidence to prosecute James.

From BBC

Related Words

• ascertain 
• bring to light 
• determine 
• discover 
• dredge up 
• excavate 
• exhibit 
• exhume 
• expose 
• find 
• find out 
• reveal 
• uncover