disclose

/dɪsˈkləʊz/

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Also seen as: discloses · disclosing · disclosed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To uncover; physically expose to view.

Verb

Examples

The shells being broken, […] the stone included in them is thereby disclosed and set at liberty.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To expose to the knowledge of others; to make known; state openly; reveal (something).

Verb

Examples

Her lively looks a sprightly mind disclose.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “disclose” mean?

To uncover; physically expose to view.

Is “disclose” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.