unveil
Unveil (verb) means to remove a covering and reveal something hidden. Example: “The artist unveiled her latest sculpture at the gallery opening.”
How to use unveil
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo take the cover off something so people can finally see it, often at a special event.
Word forms
unveiled past tense, unveils singular
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The artist _____ her latest sculpture at the gallery opening.
Etymology
From un- (\"not/reversal\") plus veil, ultimately from Latin velum (\"covering, sail\").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for unveil
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What does “unveil” mean?
The word “unveil” means to remove a covering and reveal something hidden. In plain terms, to take the cover off something so people can finally see it, often at a special event.
How do you pronounce “unveil”?
“Unveil” is pronounced uhn-VAYL (/ʌnˈveɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “unveil” in a sentence?
Here is “unveil” used in a sentence: “The artist unveiled her latest sculpture at the gallery opening.”
What part of speech is “unveil”?
“Unveil” is a verb.
Where does the word “unveil” come from?
The word “unveil” comes from Latin. From un- (\"not/reversal\") plus veil, ultimately from Latin velum (\"covering, sail\").
Is “unveil” a common word?
“Unveil” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “unveil” have?
“Unveil” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to remove a covering and reveal something hidden.