Synonyms for

Disclose

Verb / dɪˈskləʊz / Another word for disclose — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to reveal or make something known

Synonyms & similar words

break divulge unwrap discover expose letout giveaway leton bringout reveal reveal uncover expose divulge tell betray confess admit acknowledge declare communicate broadcast publish promulgate circulate spread disseminate leak spill

Synonyms by register

Formal

reveal divulge unveil impart

Informal

let on spill the beans fess up give away

Literary

unfold manifest betray

Antonyms

conceal hide mask cover suppress obscure withhold

Common collocations

  • disclose information
  • disclose details
  • disclose the truth
  • disclose a secret
  • disclose financial information
  • disclose plans
  • disclose the findings

Word family

noun disclosure
verb disclose
adjective disclosable

Usage note

Disclose is often used in formal contexts, especially regarding information that was previously secret or private. It implies making something known that was intended to be kept hidden.

Example sentences

  1. The detective will disclose the evidence in court.
  2. She refused to disclose her age.
  3. He disclosed his feelings to his best friend.
  4. I cannot disclose any confidential information.
  5. The company will disclose their earnings next week.

Quotes

  • The best way to keep a secret is to never have one.
  • Secrecy is the enemy of efficiency, but don't let anyone know it.
  • The truth may hurt for a little while but a lie hurts forever.

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