conceal

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈsiːl/

Forms: concealing, concealed

conceal means: To keep something from being seen or known by other people.

verb

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To keep something from being seen or known by other people.

He concealed the key under a stone.
She tried to conceal her disappointment.
Did they conceal this information from you?

How to use it: conceal something from someone (He concealed his plans from his family.); conceal that… (She concealed that she had already seen the letter.)

Similar words: hide, cover up

Opposites: reveal, expose

Common phrases: conceal something from someone, conceal the truth, conceal your feelings, conceal evidence

Questions about conceal

What does conceal mean?

To keep something from being seen or known by other people.

What is conceal in other languages?

Türkçe: gizlemek · Español: ocultar · Français: dissimuler · Deutsch: verbergen · Italiano: nascondere · 日本語: 隠す

How do you pronounce conceal?

It is pronounced /kənˈsiːl/.

How do you use conceal in a sentence?

He concealed the key under a stone. She tried to conceal her disappointment.

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conceal in other languages

Türkçe: gizlemek, saklamak
Español: ocultar, esconder
Français: dissimuler, cacher
Deutsch: verbergen, verheimlichen
Italiano: nascondere, celare
日本語: 隠す