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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

Antonyms for conceal

Phrases with conceal

  • 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.

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

    Example

    The suspect was found to be carrying a concealed weapon.

  • 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.

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