— discloser , n.
/di sklohz"/ , v. , disclosed, disclosing , n.
v.t.
1. to make known; reveal or uncover: to disclose a secret.
2. to cause to appear; allow to be seen; lay open to view: In spring the violets disclose their fragrant petals.
3. Obs. to open up; unfold.
n.
4. Obs. disclosure.
[ 1350-1400; ME disclosen, desclosen desclos-, s. of desclore, equiv. to des- DIS- 1 + clore to close claudere; see CLOSE ]
Syn. 1. show, tell, unveil. See reveal. 2. expose.
Ant. 1. conceal.