Synonyms for cover

noun

• a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
• a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
• fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
• a natural object that covers or envelops
• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
• a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

verb

• form a cover over
• clothe, as if for protection from the elements
• travel across or pass over
• span an interval of distance, space or time
• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
• put something on top of something else
• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
• hide from view or knowledge
• be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
• sit on (eggs)
• protect by insurance
• cover as if with a shroud
• copulate with a female, used especially of horses
• be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
• be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
• help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
• hold within range of an aimed firearm
• invest with a large or excessive amount of something
• maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
• play a higher card than the one previously played
• protect or defend (a position in a game)
• provide for
• provide with a covering or cause to be covered
• spread over a surface to conceal or protect
• to take an action to protect against future problems