unveil
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B2
/ʌnˈveɪl/
reveal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unveil' originates from Middle English, specifically the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'veil' meaning 'to cover'.
Historical Evolution
'unveil' changed from the Middle English word 'unveilen' and eventually became the modern English word 'unveil'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove a veil', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reveal or make known'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove a veil or covering from something, especially as part of a ceremony.
The statue was unveiled in a grand ceremony.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35