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