conceal

/kən'si:l/

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Word: Conceal

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To conceal something means to hide it or keep it from being seen or known by others. When you conceal something, you do not allow others to perceive or discover it.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "conceal" when you want to describe the action of hiding something from view or keeping information secret.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Examples:

1. She conceals her anger well, so her friends never know when she is upset.
2. The magician was able to conceal the card from the audience until the big reveal.
3. In some cultures, women may conceal their faces for religious reasons.

Advanced Usage:

• "Conceal" can also be used in legal or formal contexts, such as concealing evidence or information in a case.
• For example: "He was accused of attempting to conceal important documents from the investigators."

Word Variants:

• Concealment (noun): The act of hiding something.
  • Example: The concealment of the treasure was a clever trick.
• Concealed (adjective): Something that is hidden or kept out of sight.
  • Example: They found a concealed compartment in the desk.

Different Meanings:

• While the primary meaning relates to hiding, "conceal" can also imply keeping emotions or thoughts secret, as in "She concealed her true feelings about the decision."

Synonyms:

• Hide
• Cover
• Disguise
• Secrete
• Veil

Idioms:

• While there are no direct idiomatic expressions using "conceal," you might use phrases like "keep under wraps," which means to keep something a secret or hidden.

Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren't specific phrasal verbs that use "conceal," but related phrases include:
  • "Keep something under wraps" (to keep something secret).
  • "Cover up" (to hide the truth about something).

Summary:

To conceal is to hide something from others. It can relate to physical objects, emotions, or information.

Academic

Verb

1. hold back; keep from being perceived by others
   • She conceals her anger well
2. prevent from being seen or discovered
   • Muslim women hide their faces
   • hide the money

Synonyms

• hold back
• hold in
• hide