From the given options, select the word that is opposite in meaning to -
Conceal
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Reveal
Conceal means to hide something or keep it secret so that others cannot see or know it. Its antonym is reveal.
Example: He tried to conceal the letter under a pile of books.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Reveal (answer) | to make something known or let it be seen (to conceal is to hide and to reveal is to uncover) | The magician refused to reveal the secret of his trick. |
| (2) Describe | to say what something is like (one can describe something one has not hidden at all, and it is not the opposite of hiding) | Can you describe the man who took your bag? |
| (3) Narrate | to tell a story or give an account of events (it has nothing to do with hiding or showing) | Grandmother would narrate stories from the Panchatantra every night. |
| (4) Explain | to make something clear or easy to understand (it is about understanding, not about uncovering what is hidden) | The teacher will explain the rule again tomorrow. |
| Synonyms of conceal: hide, cover, mask, veil Antonyms of conceal: reveal, disclose, expose, uncover Also asked in CUET (UG): conceal – 18-06-2023 Slot 2, 18-08-2022 Slot 1 |