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conceal Definition

con·ceal (kən sēl′)

transitive verb

  1. to put out of sight; hide
  2. to keep from another's knowledge; keep secret

Etymology: ME concelen < OFr conceler < L concelare, to hide < com-, together + celare, to hide < IE base *el, to hide, conceal > hall, hull, Gr kalyptein

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conceal Synonyms

conceal

v.

hide, screen, secrete, cover; see hide 1, 2. See syn. study at hide.

conceal Usage Examples

Object

  • cistern: There is also a wall hung pan with concealed cistern.
  • castor: Available in a smart silver lacquered finish, it features 12mm tempered glass top plate, concealed castors & concealed cable management.
  • fixings: This lock has concealed fixings, so when mounted no screws are visible.
  • lighting: Concealed lighting under the wall units adds to the light of the room.
  • hinge: With a semi concealed hinges, reinforced doors and strong chrome 3 way locking handle for security.
  • imperfection: Lightly tinted, it blends with all skin tones to conceal minor imperfections so nobody need know they are there!

Subject

  • tree: I have suggested that there was inadequate information about the numbers gathered in the woods but largely concealed by the trees.

Preposition: behind

  • panel: A small, unobtrusive product, Sanishower can be concealed behind a demountable panel.
  • wall: Concealed behind the walls is a bustling harbor town packed full of places to visit from historical forts to beautiful sandy beaches.

Modifying Another Word

  • cunningly: Spot the elusive shepherd and sheep cunningly concealed on each page.
  • cleverly: These chrome plated storage baskets simply stick to your tiles with the use of cleverly concealed suction pads - no holes needed!
  • barely: The films here barely conceal the cold war politik behind them.
  • deliberately: This limit can be extended in circumstances where the employer has deliberately concealed any relevant fact.
  • neatly: This lower beam is integrated into the XC90's structure and is neatly concealed behind the spoiler.
  • scarcely: His thinning hair was plastered meticulously over his bald tome scarcely concealing the pink scalp.

Used with why or when

  • what: The temple veil was a substantial curtain that concealed what was in the Holy of Holies.
  • when: This is designed to be completely concealed when the door is closed, and compact enough to be unobtrusive when the door is open.

Preposition: from

  • view: All locking points and fixings are concealed from view when the door is closed.
  • public: These are facts that the media never tire of concealing from the public.

Preposition: by

  • tree: I have suggested that there was inadequate information about the numbers gathered in the woods but largely concealed by the trees.
conceal Quotes

It is the professional duty of the advertising agent to conceal his artifice.When Aeschines spoke, they said, 'How well he speaks', but when Demosthenes spoke, they said 'Let us march against Philip.'

—Ogilvy, David

Fate tried to conceal him by calling him Smith.

—Holmes, Oliver Wendell