disclose

American  

[dih-sklohz] / dɪˈskloʊz /

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.

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noun

1. Obsolete. disclosure.

disclose British  

/ dɪsˈkləʊz /

verb

1. to make (information) known

2. to allow to be seen; lay bare

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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

Ma’s last disclosed appearance was at a plenary meeting of the Communist Party’s Central Committee in October.

From The Wall Street Journal

FLETCHER: At the moment, people with dementia are often understandably reluctant to disclose.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Pima County Sheriff's Department said they are working to identify who the DNA belongs to, but would not disclose where it was located.

From BBC

The Taliban said the pair had broken Afghan laws and were released after judicial proceedings - but has never disclosed the reason for their detention.

From BBC

“Presenting a disclosed processing fee as interest does not reflect its functional purpose,” said a Flex spokesperson, in response to consumer advocates who say the fees amount to interest.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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