disclose
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
verb
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to make (information) known
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to allow to be seen; lay bare
Related Words
See reveal.
Other Word Forms
- discloser noun
- predisclose verb (used with object)
- self-disclosed adjective
- undisclosed adjective
Etymology
Origin of disclose
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English disclosen, desclosen, from Old French desclos-, stem of desclore, equivalent to des- dis- 1 + clore “to close,” from Latin claudere; close
Example Sentences
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The latest documents were disclosed under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which was enacted after months of public and political pressure and requires the government to open its files on the late financier and Maxwell.
From Los Angeles Times
Prosecutors and defense attorneys had agreed, in a motion filed by Delcid’s attorney, not to disclose to jurors that Solorio was an off-duty police officer, since it was not considered a factor in the crime.
From Los Angeles Times
Thursday, Ford disclosed a $600 million External link charge against earnings coming in the fourth quarter related to its employee retirement benefit.
From Barron's
Firms must also disclose analysts’ conflicts and limit activities that could compromise analysts’ objectivity.
From Barron's
Companies are required to disclose insider-trading activity within two business days.
From MarketWatch
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