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

Tirawi said that after consulting with other Fatah figures, he decided to make the issue public, warning that if the situation persists he would disclose details of specific cases to the media.

From Barron's

The Epstein matter has nothing to do with her job at Goldman and she was upfront in disclosing her relationship, some of the bankers said they were told.

From The Wall Street Journal

By the way, the government also disclosed that China’s demographic crisis is accelerating.

From The Wall Street Journal

Asked about the foam in the ceiling, Michod said his client obtained the material from a "major construction retailer" which did not disclose that it was flammable.

From BBC

Campaigners have argued this would allow those running security services to decide whether to disclose information and said they cannot support the bill in its current form.

From BBC

Related Words

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