unveil
intermediateB2/ʌnˈveɪl/ · un-veil
to remove a veil or covering from something; to reveal or disclose something.
Meanings
to remove a veil or covering from something; to reveal or disclose something.
کسی چیز سے پردہ ہٹانا؛ کسی چیز کو ظاہر کرنا یا افشاں کرنا۔
ظاہر کرنا
zahir karna
Common Collocations
- unveil a secret
- unveil the truth
- unveil a project
Example Sentences
The artist will unveil his new sculpture at the exhibition.
فنکار اپنی نئی مجسمے کو نمائش پر ظاہر کرے گا۔
Fankar apni nai mujasma ko numaish par zahir kare ga.
They plan to unveil the project's details next month.
وہ اگلے مہینے اس پروجیکٹ کی تفصیلات ظاہر کرنے کا ارادہ رکھتے ہیں۔
Woh aglay maheenay is project ki tafseelaat zahir karne ka irada rakhte hain.
The study aims to unveil the underlying causes of the issue.
یہ مطالعہ اس مسئلے کی بنیادی وجوہات کو ظاہر کرنے کا مقصد رکھتا ہے۔
Yeh mutaala is maslay ki buniyadi wajohat ko zahir karne ka maqasad rakhta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'unveil' as 'removing a veil' to see something hidden.
Imagine a curtain lifting to reveal a beautiful scene.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق نے ہم کو جو پردہ اٹھانے دیا خود کو دیکھیں گے تو تیری نظر آ جائے گی
Ishq ne hum ko jo parda uthane diya Khud ko dekhenge to teri nazar aa jayegi
Love has allowed us to lift the veil; if we look at ourselves, we will see you.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پردہ اٹھانے سے حقیقت سامنے آتی ہے۔
Parda uthane se haqeeqat samne aati hai.
Lifting the veil reveals the truth.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "dévoiler" — to reveal, uncover
First known use: 14th century
The term 'unveil' originates from Middle English 'unveilen', which has its roots in Old French.