Words / B2

un-VAYL/ʌnˈveɪl/

To unveil is to show or announce something officially, or to remove a covering: unveil a policy; unveil a statue. Announce is everyday; reveal is already in the dictionary. Launch is close for products. Do not unveil a secret you are leaking — that is leak or disclose. Ministers unveil white papers.

Meaning

To show or announce something new officially; also to remove a covering from a statue.

Examples

• “The minister will unveil the housing white paper on Tuesday.”
• “They unveiled a plaque at the new wing, which is the literal sense.”

Good to know

unveil a policy / plan / statue. Everyday: announce. Close: reveal / launch. Unofficial: leak. Politics: unveil a white paper. Literal covering.

Near in meaning

announce

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