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 While not all of the courts and parties involved were willing to disclose how much was at stake, the value of nine of the claims exceed €12 billion. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 May 2025 United hasn't disclosed the cost of the enhanced seating. Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 13 May 2025 But the Correction Department, then under Commissioner Louis Molina, either did not disclose the incidents to the monitor or issued misleading statements. Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025 Though financial terms weren’t disclosed, the company was expected to close 2023 with $100 million in revenues, as reported. James Manso, Footwear News, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for disclose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disclose
Verb
  • The list also reveals the male and female names that are the most popular: Olivia and Emma ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for girls, and Liam and Noah ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for boys.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 13 May 2025
  • The Lobby Boyz member revealed that he was not charged in the shooting, despite it not being deemed self-defense.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • After following up with participants, researchers discovered that 1,407 received a heart failure diagnosis.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 16 May 2025
  • Aicha discovers that Ruby had been there with a man driving a Porsche Taycan Turbo.
    Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo told reporters she was caught off guard by the news, and has asked the prosecutor's office to ask the U.S. Department of Justice for more information.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Norman was allegedly dragged about a half-mile up the road before he was eventually ejected from the vehicle, the police told the outlets.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • The ability to uncover hidden efficiencies and innovative approaches positions RL as a powerful tool for driving breakthroughs across industries.
    Cam Linke, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • Archaeologists have uncovered a tomb belonging to an ancient Egyptian prince concealed behind a massive false granite door in the Saqqara necropolis, south of Cairo.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025

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“Disclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disclose. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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