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unveil
verb un·veil \ˌən-ˈvāl\
: to show or reveal (something) to others for the first time
: to remove a cover from (something) so that people can see it
Full Definition of UNVEIL
transitive verb
1
: to remove a veil or covering from
intransitive verb
: to throw off a veil or protective cloak
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First Known Use of UNVEIL
14th century
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Rhymes with UNVEIL
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UNVEIL Defined for Kids
unveil
verb un·veil \ˌən-ˈvāl\
un·veiledun·veil·ing
Definition of UNVEIL for Kids
: to show or make known to the public for the first time <The statue was unveiled.> <The mayor unveiled a new plan.>
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