disclose

verb

dis-ˈklōz How to pronounce disclose (audio)
Definition of disclosenext
as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret) the informer disclosed all sorts of details about the secret organization

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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

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Recent Examples of disclose Reliable as the seasons, its opening pages disclose a familiar reality. —James Wood, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025 Ted Sorensen, a close aide to our 35th president, disclosed that in his 1965 biography of Kennedy. —Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025 In addition, Trump disclosed further interest in making a deal with China on TikTok, a potential linchpin in allaying escalating tensions between the two sides. —Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025 No Illinois athlete, however, has disclosed a deal with Serra to the university, records show. —Stacy St. Clair, ProPublica, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disclose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disclose
  1. reveal
  2. discover
  3. tell
  4. uncover
Verb
  • Harry has Kiko take a look at the crate's contents, which are now revealed to us in all their gory glory.
    — Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Gen Zer Returning From 10-Week Trip Shocked At What ‘Horrific’ Rib Pain Was By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A woman has revealed how a sudden pain in her ribs while in college led to a life-changing discovery.
    — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of reveal
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  • Regardless of how the first seven or eight innings had gone, the Mets discovered another gear late, often against the opposing team’s most dominant relievers.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • First discovered: 10:19 a.m. March 28 Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: LAC-110495 A new wildfire was reported today at 10:19 a.m. in Los Angeles County.
    — CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of discover
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  • One of the women surrendered her wedding ring, worth an estimated $7,000, and the robber told the victims to leave the area.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Dotel was rescued from the rubble, officials told the outlet, but he was later mourned by the ministry.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of tell
Verb
  • The scene in Richard Donner's 1985 adventure comedy The Goonies in which the ragtag group of child explorers finally uncover the mythic pirate ship is one of the film's most unforgettable.
    — Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Thanks to a notable statistic uncovered by @WWEStats, this title challenge will mark Cena's tenth WrestleMania championship match, a feat unmatched by any other WWE Superstar.
    — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of uncover

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