disclose

[dih-sklohz]

verb (used with object)

disclosed, disclosing 

1. to make known; reveal or uncover.

   to disclose a secret.

   Synonyms: unveil, tell, show
   Antonyms: conceal

2. to cause to appear; allow to be seen; lay open to view.

   In spring the violets disclose their fragrant petals.

   Synonyms: expose

3. Obsolete.,  to open up; unfold.

noun

1. Obsolete.,  disclosure.

disclose

/ dɪsˈkləʊz /

verb

1. to make (information) known

2. to allow to be seen; lay bare

Other Word Forms

• discloser noun
• predisclose verb (used with object)
• self-disclosed adjective
• undisclosed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disclose¹

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

Synonym Study

See reveal.

Example Sentences

Every year since 1901 they have come together in secret, neither disclosing when they deliberate, nor allowing journalists to see their final meeting – until now.

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They did not disclose the terms of the settlement.

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The “Here You Come Again” singer did not disclose additional details about the medical care.

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He argued in his sentencing memo that Lira is a “good man who made a serious mistake” and has “already paid a tremendous price” for failing to disclose Girardi’s actions.

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Dr Tom Robinson, chief scientist at Elliptic, says the targeting of individuals - which is less likely to be disclosed - means the true figure for hacks carried out by North Korea could be even higher.

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Related Words

• acknowledge 
• admit 
• confess 
• discover 
• divulge 
• leak 
• publish 
• reveal 
• tell 
• uncover 
• unveil