conceal

[kənˈsiːl]

conceal Definition

to hide something or someone from sight; to keep something secret.

Using conceal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "conceal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She tried to conceal her disappointment.

• Example

  He was concealing a knife in his pocket.

• Example

  The painting had been concealed behind a curtain.

conceal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for conceal

• hide
• cover
• mask

Antonyms for conceal

• reveal
• expose
• uncover

Phrases with conceal

• concealed carry

  the practice of carrying a weapon (usually a handgun) in public in a concealed manner, either on one's person or in close proximity

  Example

  Many people opt for concealed carry as a means of self-defense.

• concealed weapon

  a weapon that is carried in a concealed manner, usually a handgun

  Example

  The suspect was found to be carrying a concealed weapon.

• concealed meaning

  a hidden or underlying meaning in a text or speech

  Example

  The poem had a concealed meaning that only became clear after multiple readings.

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Summary: conceal in Brief

To 'conceal' [kənˈsiːl] is to hide something or someone from view or knowledge. It can refer to physical objects, such as 'He was concealing a knife in his pocket,' or abstract concepts, such as 'She tried to conceal her disappointment.' The phrase 'concealed carry' refers to the practice of carrying a weapon in public in a concealed manner.