Disclosed
dɪsˈkloʊzd
Definitions
To make known or reveal information, typically something private or secret, to others.
dɪsˈkloʊz
To reveal something that was previously secret or hidden.
The government disclosed the details of the investigation.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a secret. Disclosing it is like finally telling your best friend—it means to share something you were keeping hidden.
👶 For kids: To show or tell something that was a secret.
More Examples
The CEO disclosed the company's new strategy.
The documents disclosed a history of corruption.
How It's Used
"The company disclosed its financial results to investors."
"The whistleblower disclosed sensitive information to the press."
From Middle English *disclosen*, from Old French *desclos-,* past participle stem of *desclore* 'to disclose, reveal', from Latin *discludere* 'to unclose, separate'.
The word 'disclose' gained prominence in legal and political contexts during the 16th century, often used to describe the revealing of evidence or secrets.
Memory tip
Think of 'close' as keeping something hidden. 'Dis-close' is the opposite – to open and reveal.