dis
close
Third Person
discloses
Present Participle
disclosing
Past Tense
disclosed
Past Participle
disclosed
1
to reveal something by uncovering it
transitive
- With a sense of anticipation, she slowly began to disclose the contents of the sealed envelope.
- The archaeologists carefully excavated the ancient tomb, hoping to disclose hidden artifacts.
- As the curtains were drawn back, they began to disclose a breathtaking view of the city skyline.
- The artist slowly peeled away the layers of paint to disclose the original masterpiece beneath.
2
to make something known to someone or the public, particularly when it was a secret at first
transitive
- The company was legally required to disclose its financial records to shareholders.
- The government was forced to disclose classified information regarding the surveillance program.
- The investigative journalist's article disclosed corruption within the political establishment.
- The company's spokesperson refused to disclose the details of the settlement agreement.
- The author's memoir disclosed personal struggles and experiences that had been kept hidden for years.