disclose

Meanings

• Verb

  Reveal or make known secret or hidden information.

• Verb

  Make something known to the public.

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪsˈkləʊz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1784100"

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Antonyms

cover up , withhold

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Synonyms

bring to light , expose , reveal , impart , make known , publish , divulge , impart , publish , reveal , unveil , reveal , unveil

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disclose
closer , exposer , encloister

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Variants

List of all variants of disclose that leads to same result
disclose , disclosed , discloser , disclosers , discloses , disclosing

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Etymology

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From Old French descloser, from des- 'undo' + cloister 'enclosure'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disclosure' is often used in legal contexts to refer to the act of making information known to the public or to specific parties.

2. In the world of technology, 'disclosure' refers to the act of making previously confidential information public, often in the context of data breaches or cybersecurity incidents.

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Related Concepts

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1. revelation: The act of making something known or revealing a secret.

2. confession: The act of acknowledging and admitting a fault or wrongdoing.

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Culture

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In literature, 'disclose' is often used in the context of revealing secrets or hidden truths. For instance, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Polonius advises his son Laertes to 'disclose' his love for Ophelia to his father, King Claudius. In music, the term 'disclosure' is used in electronic dance music to refer to the moment when a new sound or melody is introduced into a song.

How to Memorize "disclose"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of opening or uncovering something to reveal hidden information.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of revealing secrets or hidden truths.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'disclose' as 'discover' + 'close' to help remember its meaning.

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