unveil
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
verb
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(tr) to remove the cover or shroud from, esp in the ceremonial unveiling of a monument, etc
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to remove the veil from (one's own or another person's face)
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(tr) to make (something secret or concealed) known or public; divulge; reveal
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
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But big tests remain: The Federal Reserve will unveil its latest interest- rate decision on Wednesday.
From Barron's
Earlier, Reform UK unveiled GB News presenter and academic turned activist Matt Goodwin as its candidate for the by-election.
From BBC
Among other highlights this week in Paris, Armani will later unveil the Italian house's first Haute Couture collection without the oversight of its founder, Giorgio, who died in early September at the age of 91.
From Barron's
The long-term project was unveiled two months before the L.A. production economy collapsed when the Writers Guild of America went on strike.
From Los Angeles Times
Under pressure from the hospitality industry and backbench Labour MPs, she has been working on a support package for pubs, to be unveiled imminently.
From BBC
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