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unveil
/ənˈveɪl/
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What does unveil mean?
verb
- To remove a veil from; to uncover; to reveal something hidden.
- To show, especially for the first time.
- To remove a veil; to reveal oneself.
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IPA pronunciation
/ənˈveɪl/
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He preferred to elaborate his masterpieces in the dark and to unveil them suddenly at the last.
At this period of the trial, the Grand Master commanded Rebecca to unveil herself.
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Upon that word he lowered his voice; it was a word that seemed to unveil the skies for Rachel.
It was deemed fitting that Morse should unveil the statue of Benjamin Franklin, which had been erected in Printing House Square, New York.
The night had been clear enough hitherto, but now came scudding rainbanks to curtain the crescent moon, and anon to unveil her again and show the muddy swirls about us.