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Synonyms

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.


noun

  1. Obsolete. disclosure.

disclose British  
/ dɪsˈkləʊz /

verb

  1. to make (information) known

  2. to allow to be seen; lay bare

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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A spokesperson for Reform UK said the suspension was linked to a failure by Dean to disclose a social media account during the party's vetting process.

From BBC

Fadiah said she asked immigration authorities to provide a reason for the ban, but "they said they could not disclose them".

From BBC

The coin does not have a monetary value and its sale price has not been disclosed, but similar commemorative coins sold by the US Mint can cost more than $1,000.

From Barron's

However, the firm maintained its Outperform rating on S&P 500 titan Microsoft without disclosing a price target.

From Barron's

However, the firm maintained its Outperform rating on S&P 500 titan Microsoft without disclosing a price target.

From Barron's