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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At the time the payout was disclosed, Davenport had begun a medical leave, saying at the time she expected to be back to work early this year.
From Los Angeles Times
Victims’ lawyers have criticized sloppy and inconsistent redactions in the released files, and some federal lawmakers have openly questioned whether all pertinent evidence has been disclosed.
From Salon
His death was announced in an Instagram post by his family, which didn’t disclose the cause.
According to Utah ABC affiliate KTVX, no charges have been filed against Paul or Mortensen, and officials have not disclosed any additional information.
From Salon
An IT specialist working for MI5 on a contract who disclosed intelligence information to a "foreign power" has been found "not guilty by reason of insanity" by an Old Bailey jury.
From BBC
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