conceal
verb (used with object)
to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight.
concealed
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past participleof conceal.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof conceal.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
concealverb (used with object)to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight.
Example Sentences
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Certain species are extremely round and resemble the rain frogs found in mainland Africa, spending much of their time concealed beneath the forest floor.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Five of the company’s top executives concealed the inordinately large and risky trades from its board, according to a lawsuit filed last week by investors, suppliers and others with claims outstanding after Enviva’s 2024 bankruptcy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
She kept fans tantalized with rumors that a penchant for long-sleeved shirts in her later years concealed two full sleeves of tattoos.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
In recent years, customs officials have repeatedly intercepted passengers arriving from south-east Asia with live reptiles, birds and primates concealed in their luggage.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The children wanted to take Paige upstairs, isolate her, and have her speak to them with the directness and the concealed softness about the chances of their father being alive.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
