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 New Consumer Reports data shows which baby food brands disclose test results for toxic elements, like lead, in their products. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 15 Aug. 2025 Michigan and other states have adopted policies for disclosing AI content in political ads, but these notices could be made more visible in other contexts, such as nonpolitical advertising and on social media. Robin Brewer, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2025 Detectives did not disclose what led them to believe she had been killed, or the injuries Crummel suffered. Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025 The city did not disclose the exact time Greenfield Road will reopen, but the event is expected to last several hours. Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disclose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disclose
Verb
  • His Monday meeting in the Oval Office with Zelensky will likely reveal an evolution in their relationship, and Trump’s view of Putin, since their ghastly February blowout.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Tap the contact to reveal the actual email or telephone number behind it.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The tribes were forcibly moved onto reservations by the U.S. government in the 19th century when silver and gold were discovered in the mountains north and south of Boise.
    Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2025
  • The documents with State Department markings, reported by NPR, were discovered in the printer in an Anchorage hotel around 9 a.m., hours before Trump's summit with Putin at a nearby military base.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But actress Helen Mirren recently told Saga Magazine that taking that route would produce an entirely different film.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The shots came from a gray Dodge Charger just before 7 a.m. Sheriff’s officials said a caller told dispatchers they were fired upon after yelling at the Dodge’s driver for throwing trash onto the roadway.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • My research has uncovered pre-diagnosis versus post-diagnosis as a core variable in nutrition.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Companies that prioritize data intelligence can uncover hidden efficiencies, identify emerging opportunities and proactively mitigate risks.
    Matthew Gantner, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Disclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disclose. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.

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