betrays
Saybi-TRAYZ/bɪˈtɹeɪz/
- 1Third-person singular simple present of betray.
The spy betrays his country for a handful of secrets.
A single careless remark betrays the surprise they tried to keep hidden.
Note
The -s form carries every meaning of the verb, from deliberate treachery to accidental giveaway, and its subject usually tells you which. A person who betrays a country, a friend or a secret acts faithlessly. A thing that betrays, such as a careless remark or a trembling voice, reveals what someone meant to hide. Both uses take a direct object, so the verb never stands alone: something is always betrayed.
betrays is a form of betray
betray, verb: To prove faithless or treacherous toward one who trusts you; to be false to a trust. Full entry
- Spelling
- betray → betrays: add -s
- Sound
- The ending sounds like /z/.
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