unveil

verb

USun-VAYL/ʌnˈveɪl/

Formsunveils, unveiling, unveiled

3 meanings of unveil

1
verbtransitive
To show something new to people for the first time.
Like pulling back a curtain to show something for the very first time.
The company will unveil its new phone next week.
They unveiled the statue at a big ceremony.
Similarreveal, launch, present, introduce, announce
Oppositeconceal, withhold
2
verbtransitive
To take the cover off something and reveal what was hidden.
Like lifting a sheet off something to let people see it.
She unveiled the painting by pulling away the cloth.
Workers will unveil the new mural on Friday.
Similarreveal, uncover, expose, show, display
Oppositecover, veil, conceal, hide
3
verbintransitive
To take off your own veil and let yourself be seen.
Like taking off a mask so people can finally see your face.
The bride unveiled as she reached the altar.
Slowly, she began to unveil before the waiting crowd.
Oppositeveil

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Origin

It comes from un- plus veil, meaning to take away a veil. The root goes back to Latin velum.