unveil — To remove a covering from something to reveal it publicly, or to make new information known for the first time.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To remove a covering from something to reveal it publicly, or to make new information known for the first time.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈveɪl/
Example Sentences
- The magician dramatically unveiled his pet rabbit, which immediately started eating his hat.
- Apple will unveil its latest iPhone at the annual conference.
- The detective finally unveiled the shocking truth: the butler was actually three cats in a trench coat.
unveil
VERB[/ʌnˈveɪl/]
To remove a covering from something to reveal it publicly, or to make new information known for the first time.
To remove a covering from something to reveal it publicly, or to make new information known for the first time.
Follow the trail to unveil truth, and justice will prevail!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'reverse' or 'remove') with 'veil' (a covering cloth). Originally meant literally removing a veil or covering, but evolved to mean revealing or disclosing something hidden.
Breakdown
un- (reverse/remove) + veil (covering cloth)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The magician dramatically unveiled his pet rabbit, which immediately started eating his hat.”
“Apple will unveil its latest iPhone at the annual conference.”
“The detective finally unveiled the shocking truth: the butler was actually three cats in a trench coat.”
“The government unveiled new environmental policies yesterday.”
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