Conceal
/kənˈsiːl/
Definitions
To hide, cover, or keep something secret from sight or knowledge.
/kənˈsiːl/
To hide or keep something secret.
She tried to conceal her feelings.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a super cool surprise, like a new video game. When you 'conceal' it, you hide it until you're ready to show it off. You're keeping it a secret!
👶 For kids: To hide something so nobody can see it.
More Examples
The spy concealed the documents in a secret compartment.
The dense fog concealed the mountains.
How It's Used
"He tried to conceal his disappointment."
"The suspect attempted to conceal the evidence."
Idioms & expressions
conceal one's identity
To hide who you are.
"The witness concealed their identity to protect themselves."
From Middle French *conceeler*, from Latin *concelare* 'to hide', from *con-* (intensive prefix) + *celare* 'to hide'.
The word 'conceal' has been used since the late 14th century in various forms of English literature, often in legal and religious contexts.
Memory tip
Think of a 'seal' that hides things. To 'con-' (together) with a seal hides things.