How to Pronounce Conceal
Conceal
kən'sil
Syllables:
con·ceal
Part of speech:
verb
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Definition
To hide something so that it cannot be seen or found.
Examples
- She tried to conceal the gift behind her back.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| conceal the truth | collocation | conCEAL the TRUTH | He tried to conceal the truth from the police. |
| conceal a weapon | collocation | conCEAL a WEAp-on | The suspect was caught trying to conceal a weapon. |
| conceal one's identity | collocation | conCEAL one's iDEN-ti-ty | Witnesses often conceal their identity for safety. |
| conceal evidence | collocation | conCEAL EV-i-dence | It is illegal to conceal evidence in a trial. |
Fun Fact
Conceal comes from the Latin 'concelare,' meaning 'to hide completely,' combining 'com-' (together) and 'celare' (to hide), emphasizing thorough secrecy in its original use.
Word Family
noun
concealment
The act of hiding something or keeping it secret.
"The concealment of the truth can cause problems later."
verb
conceal
To hide something or keep it secret.
"She tried to conceal the gift so it would be a surprise."
adjective
concealed
Hidden or kept secret.
"He found a concealed door behind the bookshelf."
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