unearth
//ʌnˈɜːθ//
Verb
unearthInfinitive
unearthPresent tense
unearthedPast tense
unearthedPast participle
unearthingPresent participle
unearthsThird-person singular
1
To dig up something from the ground.
The archaeologists unearthed ancient pottery from the site.
2
To discover something hidden or lost, especially through careful investigation or research.
The journalist unearthed evidence of corruption in the government.
3
To drive an animal, especially a fox, from its burrow or den.
The hunters used dogs to unearth the fox from its den.