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 The foundation has never publicly disclosed its donors or the names of the churches and nonprofits receiving its funds. —Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025 Late Monday, the IRS disclosed its memorandum of understanding with the Department of Homeland Security in a court filing in a lawsuit filed by Public Citizen, which seeks to bar the Treasury Department from disclosing tax return information to immigration enforcement authorities. —CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025 The accounts disclose Villa’s net spend between July 1 and October 9 was positive at £27.3m, which doesn’t include the £19.4m spent on Donyell Malen in January or any costs involved in the arrivals of Marcus Rashford, Marco Asensio and Axel Disasi. —Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 Driving the news: Terms of the partnership weren't disclosed, but Ravindran confirms CSD made an investment in Floreo. —Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disclose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disclose
  1. reveal
  2. discover
  3. tell
  4. uncover
Verb
  • In September 2023, another investigation with Webb – an advanced telescope launched in 2021 outfitted with powerful infrared instruments – revealed something more: traces of carbon-bearing molecules in K2-18b's atmosphere, including methane and carbon dioxide.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • While Garcia didn't reveal any other details about the baby, the video showed a close-up of the little one wrapped in a purple swaddle.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of reveal
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  • Villegas arrived at his property to discover that small furniture from around the house had been relocated to the garage, and some items were missing entirely.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The Food and Drug Administration discovered that some of the administration’s aggressive layoffs left the agency without key personnel.
    — Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of discover
Verb
  • 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
  • No matter the event, the value always comes back to the relationships between the members and the emphasis on uncovering the value of a holistic approach to ambition and a life well lived.
    — Kody Boye, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Archaeologists in Germany recently uncovered a trove of artifacts from a 17th-century military camp — including some that shed light onto a mysterious grave.
    — Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of uncover

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