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Disclose: meaning, definitions and examples

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disclose

 

[ dษชsหˆklษ™สŠz ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a conversation

To make something known or reveal something that was previously hidden or secret. It can refer to sharing personal information or confidential details.

Synonyms

confess, divulge, expose, reveal, uncover

Examples of usage

  • He decided to disclose his true feelings to her.
  • The company was forced to disclose their financial records.
  • She chose not to disclose her identity to the public.
Context #2 | Verb

legal context

To make information available to the public, especially in compliance with laws or regulations.

Synonyms

communicate, declare, publish, report, reveal

Examples of usage

  • The organization is required to disclose its annual budget.
  • The court ordered the defendant to disclose all relevant documents.
Context #3 | Noun

business context

The act of revealing or making known information that was previously confidential.

Synonyms

announcement, declaration, exposure, openness, reveal

Examples of usage

  • The disclosure of the merger plans had a significant impact on the stock prices.
  • Full disclosure of the terms and conditions is necessary before signing the contract.

Translations

Translations of the word "disclose" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น divulgar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค•เคŸ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช offenlegen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengungkapkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะบั€ะธะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ujawniaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–‹็คบใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท divulguer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ divulgar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑฤŸa รงฤฑkarmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต๊ฐœํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูƒุดู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odhalit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odhaliลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠซ้œฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razkriti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afhjรบpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒŸแƒฆแƒแƒ•แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ divulgar

Etymology

The word 'disclose' originated from the Latin word 'disclosus', which is the past participle of 'disclore', meaning 'to uncover' or 'to reveal'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'disclose' has evolved to refer to the act of making something known or revealing information that was previously hidden. The concept of disclosure is fundamental in various fields, including law, business, and personal relationships.

See also: close, closed, closely, closeness, closer, closest, closet, closing, closure, closures, enclose, enclosure.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,289 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.