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

A nationwide search has unveiled certain clues, including DNA evidence and ransom notes, but no suspect has been identified.

From BBC

Microsoft yesterday unveiled Copilot Health, a tool it describes as an AI concierge doctor.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both companies unveiled a host of new AI features this week.

From Barron's

Google’s Research division on Thursday unveiled a new AI data set called Groundsource that has compiled details on flash floods from millions of news articles to map out rainfall patterns across the globe.

From The Wall Street Journal

Plans he unveiled this week to take public both a new investment fund and his hedge-fund firm will have him swimming against the Wall Street tide in multiple ways.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• disclose
• display
• open
• tell