Conceal
/kənˈsiːl/noun
To hide or keep something out of sight.
Did you know?The word 'conceal' is rooted in the Latin for 'to hold together', indicating a deeper connection to the act of hiding something precious or dangerous from view.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
concelare
“to hide, to keep secret.”
Old French
Old French
concelar
“to hide, to conceal.”
Middle English
Middle English
concelen
“to hide, to keep out of sight.”
Modern English
English
conceal
“to keep from being seen or known.”