Meaning of unveil in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    unveil

    Definitions

    1. remove the veil from

    Examples

    • « Women must not unveil themselves in public in Islamic societies »

    Antonyms

  2. 2. make visible

    Examples

    • « Summer brings out bright clothes »
    • « He brings out the best in her »
    • « The newspaper uncovered the President's illegal dealings »
  3. 3. remove the cover from

    Examples

    • « unveil a painting »

    Derived terms

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