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disclose

[dɪsˈkləʊz]

disclose Definition

to make something known publicly, or to show something that was hidden.

Using disclose: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disclose" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company has disclosed its financial results for the year.

  • Example

    He refused to disclose his identity.

  • Example

    The report discloses that the government knew about the problem for years.

  • Example

    She finally disclosed her true feelings to him.

disclose Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disclose

Antonyms for disclose

Idioms Using disclose

  • a phrase used to indicate that one has no relevant information to reveal

    Example

    When asked if he had any conflicts of interest, he replied 'Nothing to disclose.'

  • to reveal or show off something desirable or valuable

    Example

    The company's new ad campaign is designed to disclose the goods and generate interest in their products.

  • to reveal or make known the truth about something

    Example

    After years of speculation, the government finally disclosed the truth about the incident.

Phrases with disclose

  • to reveal or make known certain information

    Example

    The company is required by law to disclose information about its finances.

  • to reveal or make known a secret that was previously hidden

    Example

    She finally disclosed a secret she had been keeping for years.

  • to reveal or make known one's identity

    Example

    He refused to disclose his identity to the police.

Origins of disclose

from Latin 'dis-' meaning 'apart' + 'claudere' meaning 'to close'

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Summary: disclose in Brief

The verb 'disclose' [dɪsˈkləʊz] means to make something known publicly or to reveal something that was hidden. It is often used in legal or official contexts, as in 'The company has disclosed its financial results for the year.' 'Disclose' can also be used in phrases like 'disclose information' and idioms like 'nothing to disclose,' which means that one has no relevant information to reveal.

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