disclose

What does “disclose” mean?

verb.to make (secret or new information) known.

SAT Usage

this verb often appears in contexts involving revelations, transparency, or the sharing of information, particularly in discussions about ethics, journalism, or science. It emphasizes the act of revealing something previously hidden or confidential, contrasting with synonyms like "reveal," which may not carry the same connotation of obligation or necessity to share important information.

Common Confusions

Disclose implies an obligation to reveal important information, while reveal usually suggests a more general act of making something known without the same connotation of necessity.

Example Sentences

• The doctor must disclose all possible side effects.

• The company must disclose the risks in plain language.

Word Parts: How to Remember “disclose”

Break “disclose” into its parts: di- (apart, away). Knowing roots like these helps you decode unfamiliar SAT vocabulary.

• Prefix: di- apart, away (Latin)