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- pronunciation:
- dihs
kloz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
discloses, disclosing, disclosed |
| definition 1: |
to make known; reveal.
The FBI eventually disclosed the facts of the case.The reporter was unwilling to disclose the name of her source.The company disclosed that hackers had gained access to some of its customers' personal information.[verb + (that) + clause
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The defendent disclosed to his lawyer that he had known of his friends' plan to rob the convenience store.[verb + to smby/smth + object
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- synonyms:
- divulge, reveal
- antonyms:
- conceal, hide, suppress
- similar words:
- advise, air, bare, betray, break, confide, declare, display, expose, give away, impart, leak, let out, name, produce, relate, say, show, signify, spill, tell, uncover, unveil
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| definition 2: |
to make visible or apparent.
The detective disclosed a safe hidden behind a painting.- synonyms:
- expose, uncover
- antonyms:
- conceal
- similar words:
- bare, produce, reveal, show
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| related words: |
acquaint, admit, advertise, advise, announce, apprise, clarify, communicate, confess, convey, demonstrate, detect, introduce, lay, open, own, pass, proclaim, relate, report, speak, spring, tattle, unfold |
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| derivation: |
discloser (n.) |
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