disclose

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb disclose differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of disclose are betray, divulge, reveal, and tell. While all these words mean "to make known what has been or should be concealed," disclose may imply a discovering but more often an imparting of information previously kept secret.

candidates must disclose their financial assets

Where would betray be a reasonable alternative to disclose?

The synonyms betray and disclose are sometimes interchangeable, but betray implies a divulging that represents a breach of faith or an involuntary or unconscious disclosure.

a blush that betrayed her embarrassment

In what contexts can divulge take the place of disclose?

While the synonyms divulge and disclose are close in meaning, divulge implies a disclosure involving some impropriety or breach of confidence.

refused to divulge an anonymous source

When would reveal be a good substitute for disclose?

While in some cases nearly identical to disclose, reveal may apply to supernatural or inspired revelation of truths beyond the range of ordinary human vision or reason.

divine will as revealed in sacred writings

When is it sensible to use tell instead of disclose?

In some situations, the words tell and disclose are roughly equivalent. However, tell implies an imparting of necessary or useful information.

told them what he had overheard

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of disclose But as the Missouri Independent reported in December, the Mayors Corps was under no obligation to disclose the source of its funding. Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025 The fire department said no other details will be disclosed. David Chiu, People.com, 23 May 2025 Cops did not immediately disclose how the man was tortured, but police sources told the Daily News he had been bound with electrical tape and tased. Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025 Related Stories Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for disclose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disclose
Verb
  • Phase 2 redevelopment of the Fort Worth Stockyards may be on hold due to disputes between the project’s developers, court documents have revealed.
    Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2025
  • Biopsies of their tongues also revealed that those taking semaglutide had greater activity of genes that may be involved in taste bud renewal and transmission of nerve signals related to taste.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Verb
  • Leave time to meet Indigenous artists in the Carving House and discover the meaning of totem poles at Totem Park.
    Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
  • The supplier discovered the issue while completing a routine inspection of label proofs in a batch, the announcement read.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • In 2024, a highly intoxicated passenger on an All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Seattle reportedly bit a flight attendant in the arm an hour after takeoff, the Japanese airline told The Japan Times.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 May 2025
  • Wegner told The Star that the public health center provided information to the state that the school had received regarding the diagnoses of teachers and staff.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • By uncovering interventions like Vitamin D that can support healthier aging, researchers hope to help more people enjoy a higher quality of life well into their later years, without resorting to expensive or unproven treatments.
    Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2025
  • During the archaeological survey, diggers uncovered ancient bones dating back to prehistoric times.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025

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“Disclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disclose. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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