conceal
Translation
to hide, to keep secret
Examples
He concealed the weapon under his coat.
He concealed the weapon under his coat.
She tried to conceal her disappointment.
She tried to conceal her disappointment.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to hide (sth.) She concealed the truth.
((sth.)) ((from sb.)) to hide (sth.) from (sb.) He concealed his past from his wife.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hide, cover, mask; Antonyms: reveal, show, expose
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (completely) + 'celare' (to hide).
Memory Tips
Think of 'con-' as 'completely' and imagine you 'seal' something away to completely hide it.