CONCEAL Meaning and
Definition
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The verb "conceal" refers to the act of hiding or keeping something or someone out of sight, typically in order to keep it or them secret, protected, or unknown. Concealing involves deliberately keeping something from being seen, discovered, or known by others.
Concealing often involves physical, visual, or auditory strategies to prevent others from perceiving or finding the hidden object or person. This can entail covering or camouflaging the item or individual, placing it in a secluded or obscure location, or altering its appearance to blend with the surroundings. Additionally, concealing can also involve withholding information, intentions, or emotions, typically to deceive or maintain privacy.
The motive behind concealing may vary depending on the context. It can stem from a desire to withhold personal secrets, to safeguard valuable possessions, or to maintain an advantage in a situation. Concealment is commonly practiced to protect oneself or others from harm, detection, or punishment. For instance, in espionage or military operations, secrecy is often crucial for success.
Concealing can also manifest in more metaphorical or abstract ways. It may involve suppressing emotions or thoughts, keeping them hidden from others. This can be a coping mechanism or a way to maintain a certain image or appearance.
Overall, "conceal" refers to the act of intentionally hiding, covering, or obscuring something or someone in order to keep it or them unseen, unknown, or private.
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To keep out of sight; to keep secret; to cover; to disguise; to dissemble.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of CONCEAL
The word conceal originated from the Old French term conceiller, which meant to hide, to make secret. This Old French word derived from the Latin word concellare, with the same meaning. The Latin term concellare was a combination of con- (meaning together) and cellare (meaning to hide). Thus, the original sense of conceal can be traced back to the idea of hiding something away together.
Idioms with the word CONCEAL
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conceal (someone or something) from (someone or something)
The idiom "conceal (someone or something) from (someone or something)" means to hide or keep someone or something out of sight or knowledge from someone or something else. It implies the act of preventing someone or something from discovering or uncovering someone or something else's presence, location, or true nature.
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conceal from
The idiom "conceal from" means to hide or keep something secret from someone or to prevent someone from discovering or knowing about something.
Similar spelling words for CONCEAL
- concealing,
- concluded,
- Councill,
- Consalvo,
- congealed,
- counselor,
- conical,
- congeal,
- counsel,
- conceals,
- cancel,
- concealed,
- conclude,
- counseling,
- conclave,
- council,
- counsellor,
- comical.
Conjugate verb Conceal
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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