Unveil

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈveɪl/

Definitions of unveil

verb to reveal or make known something that was previously hidden or secret

Example Sentences

A1 The magician will unveil his new trick at the birthday party.

A2 The artist unveiled her latest painting at the gallery opening.

B1 The company plans to unveil its new product line at the trade show next month.

B2 The government will unveil a new economic policy to address the current crisis.

C1 The CEO unveiled a bold new strategy for the company's future growth.

C2 The museum unveiled a rare archaeological find to the public for the first time.

Examples of unveil in a Sentence

formal The company plans to unveil its new product line at the upcoming trade show.

informal I heard they're going to unveil the new menu at the restaurant next week.

slang Did you see the way she unveiled her new haircut? It looks amazing!

figurative The artist's latest masterpiece will unveil a whole new perspective on the world.

Grammatical Forms of unveil

• past tense: unveiled
• plural: unveils
• comparative: more unveiled
• superlative: most unveiled
• present tense: unveil
• future tense: will unveil
• perfect tense: has unveiled
• continuous tense: is unveiling
• singular: unveil
• positive degree: unveil
• infinitive: to unveil
• gerund: unveiling
• participle: unveiling

Origin and Evolution of unveil

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unveil' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'veil' which refers to a piece of cloth used to cover the face or head.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of physically removing a veil, the word 'unveil' has evolved to also mean revealing or making something known or visible, often in a metaphorical sense.