disclose

American

[dih-sklohz] / dɪˈskloʊz /

verb (used with object)

disclosed, disclosing

to make known; reveal or uncover.

to disclose a secret.

Synonyms:

unveil, tell, show

Antonyms:

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

In spring the violets disclose their fragrant petals.

Synonyms:

expose
Obsolete. to open up; unfold.

noun

Obsolete. disclosure.

disclose British

/ dɪsˈkləʊz /

verb

to make (information) known
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

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Fiduciaries must avoid conflicts of interest, and must disclose any potential conflicts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The court didn’t disclose the incident at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It does not disclose who runs it or where it is based.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service officials did not disclose which specific Walmart locations sold the product.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Then I do something really bad, and I’m just going to fully disclose it here because I can edit it out later.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

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