unveil

/ˈʌnˌveɪl/

/ənˈveɪl/

Other forms: unveiled; unveils

Unveil is a dramatic verb we use when we uncover or reveal something for the first time, often in front of a large gathering or as part of a publicity campaign.

A city's mayor might unveil a new monument by removing an actual veil (cloth covering) from it. This is often done with great flourish and accompanied by a drum roll. In a more metaphorical sense, a software company might unveil — that is, publicly announce — a new video game or business application.

Definitions of unveil

1. verb

   make visible
   synonyms: bring out, reveal, uncover

   types:

   disclose, expose

   disclose to view as by removing a cover

   excavate, unearth

   recover through digging

   trot out

   bring out and show for inspection and admiration

   unfold

   open to the view

   face

   turn so as to expose the face

   dig, dig out, dig up

   remove, harvest, or recover by digging

   type of:

   show

   make visible or noticeable
2. verb

   remove the cover from
   “unveil a painting”

   type of:

   remove, take, take away, withdraw

   remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
3. verb

   remove the veil from
   antonyms:

   veil

   to obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil

   type of:

   expose, uncover

   remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body