unveil

English

/ʌnˈveɪl/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To remove a veil from; to uncover; to reveal something hidden.
  • (intransitive) To remove a veil; to reveal oneself.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English *unveilen affix from English veil.

Origin

English

veil

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