unveil

American  

[uhn-veyl] / ʌnˈveɪl /

verb (used with object)

1. to remove a veil or other covering from; display; reveal.

   The woman unveiled herself.

2. to reveal or disclose by or as if by removing a veil or covering.

   to unveil a monument; to unveil a secret; to unveil a truth.

   Synonyms:

   expose, broadcast, bare, divulge

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verb (used without object)

1. to become revealed by or as if by removing a veil.

unveil British  

/ ʌnˈveɪl /

verb

1. (tr) to remove the cover or shroud from, esp in the ceremonial unveiling of a monument, etc

2. to remove the veil from (one's own or another person's face)

3. (tr) to make (something secret or concealed) known or public; divulge; reveal

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Usage

What does unveil mean? Unveil means to reveal or uncover something.This can be literal, such as by taking a veil or other physical covering off of something, as in The sculptor tugged the sheet away to unveil her masterpiece.  It can also be used figuratively—often in a way that likens the action to physically uncovering something. In this sense, it can mean to present something publicly for the first time, as in They plan to unveil the new model at the convention next month. Or it can mean to uncover something that has been kept secret or hidden, as in Her investigative reporting unveiled a conspiracy. Things that have been revealed can be described with the adjective unveiled, as in Here are the first photos of the newly unveiled design concept. The noun unveiling can refer to an event where this happens, or the act of doing it, as in The plans will be revealed at the big unveiling next week.Example: The company unveiled its new phone design last week after months of speculation.

Etymology

Origin of unveil

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- ² + veil

Example Sentences

Newsom offered a few previews of select budget priorities, with his office set to unveil the full proposed budget on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

South Korean automotive giant Hyundai used CES to unveil a humanoid robot called Atlas, created in collaboration with Boston Dynamics, that it plans to test in factories.

From Barron's

There will be a public comment period after the Labor Department unveils its new rules.

From Barron's

Plans for the King's Ayrshire estate to add a new events space for luxury weddings have been unveiled.

From BBC

Lenovo, the world's top PC maker, unveiled its own AI assistant Tuesday at the CES tech show in Las Vegas, promising a tool that follows users seamlessly across laptops, smartphones and connected devices.

From Barron's

Related Words

• disclose
• display
• open
• tell