Definitions and Examples of disclose, reveal, uncover
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To reveal or make known something that was previously hidden or secret.
Example
The company was forced to disclose its financial records after accusations of fraud.
To make something known that was previously hidden or secret.
Example
The magician will reveal his secrets during the show.
To remove a cover or layer from something, revealing what is underneath.
Example
The archaeologists hope to uncover ancient artifacts at the site.
Key Differences: disclose vs reveal vs uncover
- 1Disclose implies a deliberate act of revealing information that was previously kept secret.
- 2Reveal can be used for both intentional and unintentional disclosure of information.
- 3Uncover refers to physically removing a cover or layer to reveal what is underneath.
Effective Usage of disclose, reveal, uncover
- 1Legal Matters: Use disclose in legal documents to refer to the act of revealing information.
- 2Journalism: Use reveal to describe the process of uncovering information for news stories.
- 3Archaeology: Use uncover to describe the process of excavating and revealing artifacts.
Remember this!
The antonyms disclose, reveal, and uncover convey the opposite meaning of keeping something hidden or secret. Use these words in different contexts such as legal matters, journalism, and archaeology to describe the act of revealing information intentionally or unintentionally.
