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Definition of unveil verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

unveil

verb
 
/ˌʌnˈveɪl/
 
/ˌʌnˈveɪl/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they unveil
 
/ˌʌnˈveɪl/
 
/ˌʌnˈveɪl/
he / she / it unveils
 
/ˌʌnˈveɪlz/
 
/ˌʌnˈveɪlz/
past simple unveiled
 
/ˌʌnˈveɪld/
 
/ˌʌnˈveɪld/
past participle unveiled
 
/ˌʌnˈveɪld/
 
/ˌʌnˈveɪld/
-ing form unveiling
 
/ˌʌnˈveɪlɪŋ/
 
/ˌʌnˈveɪlɪŋ/
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  1. unveil something to remove a cover or curtain from a painting, statue, etc. so that it can be seen in public for the first time
    • The Queen unveiled a plaque to mark the official opening of the hospital.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • formally
    • officially
    • just
    See full entry
  2. unveil something to show or introduce a new plan, product, etc. to the public for the first time synonym reveal
    • They will be unveiling their new models at the Motor Show.
    • The government has unveiled plans for new energy legislation.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • formally
    • officially
    • just
    See full entry
See unveil in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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