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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.


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conceal Usage Examples

Object

  • cistern: There is also a wall hung pan with concealed cistern.

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.

Modifying Another Word

  • cunningly: Spot the elusive shepherd and sheep cunningly concealed on each page.

Used with why or when

  • what: The temple veil was a substantial curtain that concealed what was in the Holy of Holies.

Preposition: from

  • view: All locking points and fixings are concealed from view when the door is closed.

Preposition: by

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

Fate tried to conceal him by calling him Smith.

-Holmes, Oliver Wendell

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

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