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
Synonym Usage
See reveal.
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
Conjugated Forms
Present
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have disclosedperfect
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has disclosedperfect 3rd person singular
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am disclosingprogressive 1st person singular
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is disclosingprogressive 3rd person singular
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are disclosingprogressive
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disclosingparticiple
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has been disclosingperfect progressive 3rd person singular
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have been disclosingperfect progressive
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disclosessingular 3rd person
Past
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had disclosedperfect
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were disclosingprogressive plural
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was disclosingprogressive singular
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disclosedsimple
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had been disclosingperfect progressive
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disclosedparticiple
Future
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; see close
Explanation
Disclose means to reveal or expose information that has previously been kept a secret — like a politician might be forced to disclose his finances or former scandals while running for office. When a politician, corporate executive, or celebrity announces that he or she has something to disclose, the public listens. They know that the information they're about to hear was kept secret for a reason. Something incriminating or juicy is about to be revealed, like a secret affair or plummeting company profits.
Vocabulary lists containing disclose
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Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The company didn’t disclose any details about the terms of the listing, target valuation or the money it is looking to raise.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Kalshi, which is regulated by the CFTC, enforces federal know-your-customer rules, known as KYC, mandating banks and brokers to require users to disclose their identities to prevent financial fraud and illicit activity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Congressional Democrats are calling on the largest U.S. banks to disclose information about how they plan to handle the risks posed by fast-changing AI capabilities.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Credit-card issuers are required to disclose all their fees, rates and terms, but you have to dig a little deeper than a “best” list to find them.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
They argued that it was unnecessary to disclose all information to research subjects or get consent in all cases, and that Southam’s behavior was considered ethical in the field.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
