disclose

Synonym Chooser

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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of disclose Not disclosing the name of someone who has been to space has little precedent. Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025 Senate Bill 243 proposes several safeguards such as requiring platforms to disclose that chatbots might not be suitable for some minors. Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025 That means the campaign hasn’t disclosed the source for nearly $3 million of the money reported in its bank account. Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025 Kaling — who welcomed her third child, daughter Anne, last February — has not disclosed the identity of her kids' biological father. Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disclose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disclose
Verb
  • The final moments of the episode also reveal that the parasitic alien Sequids are still roaming the sewers, the bloodthirsty Battle Beast is alive in space and Angstrom Levy (Sterling K. Brown) survived the Invincible War.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Henry had been suspended in 2016 by Fox's chairman at the time, Roger Ailes, when tabloid reports revealed his relationship with a Las Vegas hostess.
    David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The feature-length doc will explore how Falco, part of the largest species of owl in the world, was discovered missing from his cage at the Central Park Zoo in Manhattan.
    Addie Morfoot, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
  • One of their dogs, a German shepherd, was discovered dead 10 to 15 feet from Betsy, in a kennel crate in a closet.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Alex Pereira has heard what Magomed Ankalaev and his team have been saying ahead of their light heavyweight title clash at UFC 313 and has told his opposite number to put his money where his mouth is.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The first will take place June 7 at 7 p.m., and the second is on July 26 at 2 p.m. Column: The Ben Johnson-Ryan Poles union sparks optimism — but Chicago Bears’ heavy lifting has just begun Time will tell, writes Dan Wiederer.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
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  • By implementing agentic workflows, Puri suggests that customers can focus on high-value activities by reducing repetitive tasks, accelerate decision-making in real time or experiment with solutions to uncover patterns to drive innovation.
    Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Investigators and deputies with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office were at the scene, along with police dogs trained to uncover human bodies, after the blaze.
    Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025

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“Disclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disclose. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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