disclose

[ dih-sklohz ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·closed, dis·clos·ing.

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

Derived Forms

• disˈcloser, noun

Other Words From

• dis·closer noun
• predis·close verb (used with object) predisclosed predisclosing
• self-dis·closed adjective
• undis·closed 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

The scientist, who was not charged, has sued the government for allegedly disclosing private information about her from the investigation, leading to a subpoena to Ms. Herridge.

From New York Times

No other potential conflicts of interest are disclosed.

From Science Daily

The number of hotels being used to house asylum seekers has risen by seven since the general election, the government has disclosed.

From BBC

Its said its review suggested that doctors for Johnson “steered her towards a non-medically indicated repeat C-section without fully disclosing the benefits and risks.”

From Los Angeles Times

It comes after the government disclosed an official estimate that the move would push an extra 50,000 pensioners into poverty.

From BBC

Related Words

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