unveil

verb

USun-VAYL/ʌnˈveɪl/

Formsunveils, unveiling, unveiled

3 meanings of unveil

1
verbtransitive
To present something to the public or make it known, especially for the very first time.
The automaker plans to unveil three electric models at the auto show.
The mayor unveiled the city's new budget at a press conference.
Similarreveal, launch, present, introduce, announce
Oppositeconceal, withhold
2
verbtransitive
To remove a veil or covering from something, uncovering or revealing what was hidden.
The curator carefully unveiled the restored portrait for the gathered guests.
They unveil the memorial each year on the anniversary of the battle.
Similarreveal, uncover, expose, show, display
Oppositecover, veil, conceal, hide
3
verbintransitive
To take off one's own veil and so reveal oneself to those present.
As the ceremony ended, the dancers unveiled before the audience.
Tradition required that the women unveil only within the home.
Oppositeveil

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Origin

From Middle English unveilen, equivalent to un- plus veil, ultimately from Latin velum (also the source of English voile and reveal).