to make known; reveal or uncover

to disclose a secret.

to cause to appear; allow to be seen; lay open to view

In spring the violets disclose their fragrant petals.

Obsolete . to open up; unfold.

Obsolete . disclosure.

verb

conceal , hide , secrete , withhold

verb

acknowledge , admit , avow , bare , betray , blab , bring to light * , broadcast , come out of the closet , communicate , confess , discover , display , divulge , exhibit , expose , give away , impart , lay bare , leak , let slip , make known , mouth * , open , own , publish , relate , reveal , show , snitch * , spill , spill the beans * , squeal * , tell , uncover , unfurl , unveil , utter , unclothe , unmask , break , carry , convey , get across , pass , report , transmit , bestow , bring to light , give vent to , indicate , squeal , unbosom