Disclose — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /dis-ˈklōz/ dis·close

Meaning & Definition of Disclose

Disclose (verb)

  1. to make known or public
  2. to expose to view
  3. hatch

Disclose (noun)

  1. disclosure

Disclose (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make known (as information previously kept secret)

    "the informer disclosed all sorts of details about the secret organization"

    similar: bare, discover, divulge, expose, let on (about), reveal, spill, tell, unbosom, uncloak, uncover, unmask, unveil, bring to light, go public (with), let the cat out of the bag (about), spill the beans (about)
    related: confide, share, debunk, show up, unclothe, undrape, advertise, announce, blaze, bring out, broadcast, declare, placard, post, proclaim, promulgate, publicize, publish, sound, betray, blab, give away, leak, inform, squeal, talk, communicate, impart, relate, acknowledge, admit, avow, concede, confess, own, disinter, rake up, smoke out, unearth
    opposite: cloak, conceal, cover (up), enshroud, hide, mask, shroud, veil
    near: camouflage, disguise, gild, gloss (over), varnish, whitewash, becloud, bedim, befog, cloud, darken, eclipse, obscure, overcast, overshadow, shade

Related Entry: Disclose (to) (verb)

Disclose (to) is a different word from Disclose. The synonyms below are for disclose (to), not for disclose.

  1. as in announce (to)

    similar: announce (to), advertise, alert, notify, assure, certify, convince, reassure, warrant, acquaint, advise, apprise, brief, catch up, clear, clue (in), enlighten, familiarize, fill in, hip, inform, instruct, tell, verse, wise (up), educate, lecture, school, teach, tutor, disabuse, disenchant, disillusion, undeceive
    opposite: misinform, mislead

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disclose

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disclose:

bare, discover, divulge, expose, let on (about), reveal, spill, tell, unbosom, uncloak, uncover, unmask, unveil, bring to light, go public (with), let the cat out of the bag (about), spill the beans (about)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disclose

Words with the opposite meaning of Disclose:

cloak, conceal, cover (up), enshroud, hide, mask, shroud, veil

Related Words for Disclose

confide, share, debunk, show up, unclothe, undrape, advertise, announce, blaze, bring out, broadcast, declare, placard, post, proclaim, promulgate, publicize, publish, sound, betray, blab, give away, leak, inform, squeal, talk, communicate, impart, relate, acknowledge

Near Antonyms of Disclose

camouflage, disguise, gild, gloss (over), varnish, whitewash, becloud, bedim, befog, cloud, darken, eclipse, obscure, overcast, overshadow, shade

Word Forms of Disclose

Inflections: disclosed, disclosing, discloses

Derived words: discloser (noun), disclosable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Disclose

Middle English, from Anglo-French desclos-, stem of desclore to open, unlock, reveal, from Medieval Latin disclaudere, from Latin dis- + claudere to close close:1

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Disclose

Frequently Asked Questions about Disclose

What does "Disclose" mean?

"Disclose" means to make known or public. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to make known or public.

What is another word for "Disclose"?

Other words for "Disclose" include bare, discover, divulge, expose, let on (about), reveal, spill and tell. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disclose" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disclose"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disclose". Common alternatives include bare, discover, divulge, expose, let on (about), reveal, spill, tell, unbosom and uncloak.

What is the opposite of "Disclose"?

Antonyms of "Disclose" include cloak, conceal, cover (up), enshroud, hide, mask, shroud and veil. Near antonyms include camouflage, disguise, gild and gloss (over).

How do you use "Disclose" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disclose" in a sentence: "the informer disclosed all sorts of details about the secret organization".

Is "Disclose" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disclose" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Disclose" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Disclose" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Disclose"?

"Disclose" is pronounced /dis-ˈklōz/ and divided into syllables as dis·close.