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 The financial terms of the acquisition have not been publicly disclosed. ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2025 Jana Partners, led by founder Barry Rosenstein, disclosed its position in April 2017, immediately calling for Whole Foods to explore a sale. Dave Smith, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025 Terms of the settlement prevented Cards Against Humanity from disclosing specifics. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025 On Monday, McDowell's lobbying firm, Checkmate Government Relations, disclosed that Binance had paid it $450,000 for the previous month's work. Katherine Doyle, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disclose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disclose
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  • Moore’s journey reveals how Black Nationalism emerged not simply as a rejection of American ideals, but as a demand for their true fulfillment.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
  • One post on the platform included a screenshot of a season 4 scene where Will uses a conversation about Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) to reveal his true feelings for Mike.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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  • Authorities then discovered De Silva suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
    Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Bishop discovered that former Rangers defender Connor Goldson, now playing in Cyprus, had a similar problem earlier in his career.
    Tom Burrows, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
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  • Three people familiar with the situation told Semafor that Hurley reached out to an email address the reporter believed belonged to the former mayor of New York.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Expectations further rose over the course of the president’s trip to Asia, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, with the hopes that the deal would produce more than just a low-key touchpoint between the two world leaders.
    Betsy Klein, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
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  • Indeed, my former agency the NGA is charged with both making maps (the job of explorers) and uncovering what’s really going on in those places (the job of intelligence officers).
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Timothy Trussell, an anthropology professor at Millersville University, is leading the project — and the treasures he's uncovered reveal insight into provincial life.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025

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“Disclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disclose. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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