Unveil (Verb)
Meaning 1
Remove the veil from; "Women must not unveil themselves in public in some religious societies".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- In this conservative community, women are required to cover their faces and must not unveil themselves in public.
- On her wedding day, the bride traditionally allows her husband to unveil her.
- She was not allowed to unveil in front of male relatives during the family gathering.
- According to custom, the women were not supposed to unveil in front of men who were not their husbands.
- The modest bride refused to unveil herself during the photo shoot.
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Meaning 2
Remove the cover from; "unveil a painting".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The artist will unveil her latest masterpiece at the gallery tonight, and it's expected to be a huge hit.
- At the press conference, the company will unveil its new smartphone model featuring advanced AI technology.
- The museum plans to unveil a previously unseen collection of historical artifacts next month.
- A new monument will be unveiled in the town square to commemorate the city's founding anniversary.
- Tonight's concert will unveil the singer's comeback after a five-year hiatus from the music industry.
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Meaning 3
Make visible; "Summer brings out bright clothes"; "He brings out the best in her".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- Her bright personality was able to unveil her artistic side, bringing out incredible paintings.
- The sunset unveils the enchanting sight of the valley below.
- She liked to wear red because it could unveil her carefree and lively spirit.
- Dancing seemed to unveil a newfound confidence in her.
- The storm clouds unveil the landscape with the intense colors of the rainbow.