CONCEAL


Meaning of CONCEAL in English

v.

Pronunciation: k ə n- ' s ē l

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English concelen, from Anglo-French conceler, from Latin concelare, from com- + celare to hide ― more at HELL

Date: 14th century

1 : to prevent disclosure or recognition of < conceal the truth>

2 : to place out of sight < conceal ed himself behind the door>

synonyms see HIDE

– con · ceal · able \ - ' s ē -l ə -b ə l \ adjective

– con · ceal · ing · ly \ - ' s ē -li ŋ -l ē \ adverb

– con · ceal · ment \ - ' s ē ( ə )l-m ə nt \ noun

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.