disclose
word
Definition
To make something known that was previously secret or private; to reveal information.
Usage & Nuances
'Disclose' is formal, often used in legal, business, or official contexts. Common collocations: 'disclose information', 'disclose details', 'disclose identity'. Not used for casual everyday sharing—'tell' or 'share' are more informal alternatives. Often followed by what is being revealed.
Spanish: revelar - divulgar - dar a conocerPortuguese (BR): revelar - divulgarPortuguese (PT): revelar - divulgarChinese (Simplified): 透露 - 揭露 - 披露Chinese (Traditional): 透露 - 揭露 - 披露Hindi: प्रकट करना - उजागर करनाArabic: كشف - أفصح عنBengali: উন্মোচন করা - প্রকাশ করাRussian: раскрывать - сообщать (информацию) - обнародоватьJapanese: 開示する - 明かすVietnamese: tiết lộ - công bốKorean: 공개하다 - 밝히다Turkish: açıklamak - ifşa etmekUrdu: افشا کرنا - ظاہر کرناIndonesian: mengungkapkan - membeberkan
Example Sentences
She refused to disclose her address.
basic
The company will disclose its earnings tomorrow.
basic
He did not disclose any details about the plan.
basic
The contract requires both sides to fully disclose all relevant information.
natural
You don’t have to disclose everything during the meeting.
natural
After years, he finally decided to disclose the truth.
natural