disclose

dis-KLOHZ/dɪsˈkləʊz/

Formsdiscloses, disclosing, disclosed

4 meanings of disclose

1
verbtransitive
To tell others something that was secret or not known before.
Like opening a box so everyone can see what is inside.
The doctor would not disclose her test results to anyone.
He disclosed his secret plan to a close friend.
Similarreveal, divulge, unveil, impart, publish
Oppositeconceal, hide, withhold, suppress
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2
verbtransitive
To take off a cover so that something can be seen.
Like lifting a blanket to show what is under it.
She pulled back the curtain to disclose a hidden door.
The melting snow disclosed the lost keys on the path.
Similarreveal, unveil
Oppositeconceal, hide, cover, obscure
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3
verbobsoletetransitive
To open something up, or to unfasten it.
The estrich layeth her eggs under sand, where the heat of the discloseth them.
1627, Francis [Bacon], Sylua SyluarumHere, discloseth means opens, so the eggs break open and hatch.
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Less common meaning

4
nounobsolete
A telling or showing of something that was secret before.
Like sharing a secret out loud for all to hear.
Her sudden disclose surprised everyone at the table.
The letter contained a full disclose of his debts.
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Origin

It comes from an old French word meaning to open up, and in English it is like dis- plus close.