The difference between Conceal and Uncover
When used as verbs, conceal means to hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret, whereas uncover means to remove a cover from.
check bellow for the other definitions of Conceal and Uncover
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Conceal as a verb (transitive):
To hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret.
Examples:
"He tried to conceal the truth about his [[health]]."
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Uncover as a verb:
To remove a cover from.
Examples:
"The model railway was uncovered."
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Uncover as a verb:
To reveal the identity of.
Examples:
"The murderer has finally been uncovered."
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Uncover as a verb:
To show openly; to disclose; to reveal.
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Uncover as a verb (reflexive, intransitive):
To remove one's hat or cap as a mark of respect.
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Uncover as a verb (military, transitive):
To expose (lines of formation of troops) successively by the wheeling to right or left of the lines in front.