DISCLOSE, verb transitive discloze. [dis and close; Latin See Close.] 1. To uncover; to open; to remove a cover from, and lay open to the view. The shells being broken, the stone included in them is disclosed. 2. To discover; to lay open to the view; to bring to light. Events have disclosed the designs of the ministry. 3. To reveal by words; to tell; to utter; as, to disclose the secret thoughts of the heart. 4. To make known; to show in any manner. A blush may disclose a secret passion in the breast. 5. To open; to hatch. [Not used.] The ostrich layeth her eggs under sand, where the heat of the sun discloseth them. DISCLOSE, noun Discovery.
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