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Meaning of disclose
to make something known or public
Etymology of disclose
The word "disclose" comes from the Old French "desclos", meaning "unenclosed" or "unlocked", which is derived from "des-" (meaning "un-" or "opposite of") and "clos" (meaning "enclosure" or "lock")
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to mean "to open or unlock" something, and later developed to include the sense of making information or a secret known
Synonyms
Definitions
- to make something known or public that was previously secret or unknown
- * to give or provide information, especially officially or formally
Usage Examples
- The company will disclose its financial reports at the end of the quarter
- * She decided to disclose her illness to her close friends and family
- * The government was forced to disclose the documents under the Freedom of Information Act