conceal — to hide something or prevent it from being known or seen
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to hide something or prevent it from being known or seen
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsiːl/
Example Sentences
- The magician concealed the rabbit in his hat so well that even the rabbit forgot where it was.
- He couldn't conceal his excitement when he saw the pizza delivery arrive.
- The spy tried to conceal classified documents in his jacket.
conceal
VERB[/kənˈsiːl/]
to hide something or prevent it from being known or seen
Try to conceal the truth, but one small sign can reveal.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French conceler, derived from Latin concelare, combining con- (together) and celare (to hide or conceal). The Latin root celare is related to the concept of covering or keeping secret.
Breakdown
con- (together, with) + ceal (from Latin celare, to hide) = conceal (to hide together or keep hidden)
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📝Examples
“The magician concealed the rabbit in his hat so well that even the rabbit forgot where it was.”
“He couldn't conceal his excitement when he saw the pizza delivery arrive.”
“The spy tried to conceal classified documents in his jacket.”
“She used makeup to conceal the dark circles under her eyes.”
“The curtains concealed the mess in the living room from unexpected guests.”
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