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 Blue Yonder did not disclose the financial terms of the deal. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2025 The companies didn’t disclose financial details of the deal. ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025 Last week, Google disclosed that more than 70 of its cloud services stopped working properly, disrupting products of customers and some of its own internal ones including Gmail, Calendar, and Drive. John Kell, Fortune, 18 June 2025 Those surprises can include the limited exemption amount, common misconceptions about asset types, the requirement to disclose the value of worldwide assets on their estate tax return, and other pitfalls that can complicate estate planning. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for disclose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disclose
Verb
  • Redd has yet to share any photos of their first child together, nor have the parents revealed their bundle of joy’s name.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 June 2025
  • Stripes of baby blue, pink and white icing paint the transgender flag on the outside; cutting into the cake reveals the same pattern within.
    Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • First discovered: 6:05 p.m. June 19 Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Baker A new wildfire was reported today at 6:05 p.m. in Los Angeles County, California.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2025
  • That entrance was eventually discovered in Nueva Tijuana, a neighborhood only a few blocks from the U.S. border.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • In summer 2001, he was told to quickly pack his bags as the sheriff was coming to evict them.
    Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
  • Additionally, Meghan remarked on how she’s been able to tell her story from her perspective.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • Reduce heat to medium and boil steadily, uncovered, until potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
  • The report uncovered significant inequities between men and women, but despite such revelations, the Agency stopped short of implementing any new policies to course-correct.
    Christina Hillsberg, People.com, 16 June 2025

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“Disclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disclose. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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