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

He said the move was part of several ongoing criminal investigations but did not disclose the nature of the alleged offences or whether any arrests had been made.

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Fears about systemic credit problems Thursday were primed when a fresh instance of alleged credit fraud was disclosed at two smaller banks.

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The results may suggest that a loan loss initially disclosed by a bank was more of a one-time event rather than a sign of wider distress in the world of corporate credit.

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On Thursday, Zions Bank said it would write off a $50m loss on two loans, while Western Alliance disclosed it had started a lawsuit alleging fraud.

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The BBC said it accepted Ofcom's ruling because the documentary, initially broadcast on February 17, had failed to disclose the relationship.

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Related Words

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