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Cover
/ˈkʌvə/
To place something over an object or area, usually to protect, hide, or decorate it.
Synonyms:
conceal
veil
cloak
hide
shelter
Antonyms:
uncover
reveal
expose
Examples:
Not gone,
covered
by the boots of a Red Cap.
An unkempt beard
covers
his face.
It would be useful for
covering
her Western clothes.
Etymology:
From Middle English
coveren
, from Old French
covrir
, from Latin
cooperīre
,
co-
(together) +
operīre
(to close, cover).
Usage Statistics:
161 mentions per 1 million words
Very Often
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