conceal
intermediateB2/kənˈsiːl/ · con-ceal
to keep something secret or hidden.
Meanings
to keep something secret or hidden.
کسی چیز کو راز یا چھپا ہوا رکھنا۔
چھپانا
chhupana
Common Collocations
- conceal the truth
- conceal one's feelings
- conceal evidence
Example Sentences
He tried to conceal his anxiety during the presentation.
اس نے پیشکش کے دوران اپنی بے چینی کو چھپانے کی کوشش کی۔
Us ne peshkash ke doran apni bechaini ko chhupane ki koshish ki.
The magician knew how to conceal his tricks from the audience.
جادوگر جانتا تھا کہ سامعین سے اپنے ہنر کیسے چھپانے ہیں۔
Jadugar janta tha ke samayeen se apne hunar kaise chhupane hain.
She decided to conceal the surprise party plans from her friend.
اس نے اپنے دوست سے سرپرائز پارٹی کی منصوبہ بندی کو چھپانے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne apne dost se surprise party ki mansooba bandi ko chhupane ka faisla kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'conceal' as 'con' (with) and 'ceal' (seal), meaning to seal something away.
Visualize a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat, with the act of concealing the rabbit beforehand.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نظر سب کی ہے، دل کے راز ہزار ہیں، دیکھ کر بھی جو نہ دیکھے، وہی ہیں ہمارے راز
Nazar sab ki hai, dil ke raaz hazar hain, dekh kar bhi jo na dekhe, wahi hain hamare raaz.
Everyone sees, but the heart has a thousand secrets, those who see yet do not see, hold our secrets.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور کی ہمیشہ ایک چال ہوتی ہے
Chor ki hamesha ek chaal hoti hai.
A thief always has a trick up his sleeve.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "conceler" — to hide
First known use: 15th century
The word 'conceal' originated from the Old French term 'conceler,' which is derived from Latin 'concelare,' meaning 'to hide completely.' Over time, it has retained its meaning of hiding or keeping something out of sight.