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Veil

noun
/veɪl/

Meaning

a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises
a piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face

Example Sentences

The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.

The bride wore a beautiful white veil during her wedding ceremony.

Synonyms

covering, screen, shroud, mask
Entry 1
covering, screen, shroud, mask
Entry 2
covering, shroud, screen

Antonyms

exposure, revelation, disclosure
Entry 1
exposure, revelation, disclosure
Entry 2
revelation, exposure

Collocations

bridal veil, lift the veil, veil of secrecy, wedding veil
Entry 1
bridal veil, lift the veil, veil of secrecy
Entry 2
bridal veil, wedding veil, lift the veil

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