Conceals Meaning in English
word · lemma: conceal
kənˈsiɫz
kuhn-SEELZ
kənsˈiːlz
kuhn-SEELZ
Definition
To hide something so that it cannot be seen or found; to keep something secret from others.
Usage & Nuances
More formal and less common than 'hide'; often used for actions done intentionally to keep something secret. Typical collocations: 'conceals the truth', 'conceals her feelings'. Not used for physically covering objects unless secrecy is involved.
Spanish: oculta - escondePortuguese (BR): esconde - ocultaPortuguese (PT): esconde - ocultaChinese (Simplified): 隐藏 - 掩盖Chinese (Traditional): 隱藏 - 掩蓋Hindi: छिपाता है - छुपाता हैArabic: يخفي - يكتمBengali: গোপন করে - লুকিয়ে রাখেRussian: скрывает - утаиваетJapanese: 隠すVietnamese: che giấu - giấuKorean: 숨기다Turkish: gizler - saklar (gizlemek amacıyla)Urdu: چھپاتا ہے - پوشیدہ رکھتا ہےIndonesian: menyembunyikan
Example Sentences
She conceals her diary in a safe place.
basic
The moon conceals behind the clouds.
basic
He conceals a gift behind his back.
basic
She often conceals her true feelings with a smile.
natural
The old painting conceals a secret message.
natural
Sometimes the truth conceals more than it reveals.
natural