unveil

[ uhn-veyl ]

verb (used with object)

1. to remove a veil or other covering from; display; reveal:

   The woman unveiled herself.

2. to reveal or disclose by or as if by removing a veil or covering:

   to unveil a monument; to unveil a secret; to unveil a truth.

   Synonyms: expose, broadcast, bare, divulge

verb (used without object)

1. to become revealed by or as if by removing a veil.

unveil

/ ʌnˈveɪl /

verb

1. tr to remove the cover or shroud from, esp in the ceremonial unveiling of a monument, etc
2. to remove the veil from (one's own or another person's face)
3. tr to make (something secret or concealed) known or public; divulge; reveal

Word History and Origins

Origin of unveil¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- ² + veil

Example Sentences

China is expected to unveil new measures to boost its flagging economy, as it braces for a second Donald Trump presidency.

From BBC

On Friday, top Chinese officials are expected to unveil more details about Beijing's plans to tackle the slowdown of the world's second largest economy.

From BBC

“Every time you unveil a sculpture there are people with different comments,” Amrany told The Times on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times

The chancellor will not unveil new freeports in the Budget on Wednesday, despite a government announcement on Friday saying she would.

From BBC

In 2022, the team returned with a drone equipped with a lidar sensor, which helped peel back the surfaces to unveil walls, guard towers, intricate architectural features and other fortifications in Tugunbulak.

From BBC

Related Words

• disclose
• display
• open
• tell