veil
1 of 2verb/veɪl/
Forms:veils,veiling,veiled,veiled
1
to conceal or obscure something, as if with a covering
transitive- A thin curtain was used to veil the room, allowing only dim light to filter through.
- The actress skillfully veiled her face with a fan during the dramatic scene.
- They veiled the statue for the unveiling ceremony.
- She carefully veiled the bouquet with a sheer cloth for presentation.
- The art piece was veiled until the exhibition opened to the public.
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2
to cover or conceal something so that it is not easily seen or recognized
transitive- Thick clouds veiled the sun, casting shadows across the landscape.
- The mist veiled the mountains, creating a hauntingly beautiful scene.
- She used makeup to veil her imperfections before the big event.
- A light mist veiled the landscape, giving it an ethereal quality.
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