Basic Details
Word: Disclose
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make something known or reveal information.
Synonyms: Reveal, Uncover, Expose
Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Suppress
Idioms and Phrases
- Let the cat out of the bag: To accidentally reveal a secret. Example: "He let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party."
- Come clean: To confess or admit something that has been hidden. Example: "After being questioned, she decided to come clean and disclose the truth."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The scientist decided to disclose her findings to the public after many years of research.
Example 2: It is important to disclose any allergies to your doctor before starting treatment.
Example 3: The company chose to disclose the information about the new product ahead of its launch.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "disclose" comes from the Latin word "discludere," which means "to shut or close"? The prefix "dis-" means to undo, so it suggests un-shutting or revealing something that was previously closed off.
Famous Quote
"Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth." - Buddha
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "disclose" mean?
a) To hide information
b) To make something known
c) To create something
d) To ignore a statement
Answer: b) To make something known
2. Which of these is a synonym of "disclose"?
a) Reveal
b) Collect
c) Support
d) Dismiss
Answer: a) Reveal
3. Which word is an antonym of "disclose"?
a) Reveal
b) Expose
c) Conceal
d) Uncover
Answer: c) Conceal
4. Which sentence uses "disclose" correctly?
a) She chose to disclose her birthday to her friends.
b) He will disclose the secret by hiding it.
c) They did not disclose the report after the meeting ended.
d) She decided to disclose her homework in class.
Answer: a) She chose to disclose her birthday to her friends.
5. Which idiom means to reveal a secret?
a) Come clean
b) Climb the ladder
c) Kick the bucket
d) On cloud nine
Answer: a) Come clean
