The difference between Disclose and Make known

When used as verbs, disclose means to open up, unfasten, whereas make known means to announce (some information) generally.


Disclose is also noun with the meaning: a disclosure.

check bellow for the other definitions of Disclose and Make known

  1. Disclose as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To open up, unfasten.

  2. Disclose as a verb (transitive):

    To uncover, physically expose to view.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: reveaunveil"

  3. Disclose as a verb (transitive):

    To expose to the knowledge of others; to make known, state openly, reveal.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: reveaunveidivulge publish impart"

  1. Disclose as a noun (obsolete):

    A disclosure

  1. Make known as a verb (transitive):

    To announce (some information) generally.

    Examples:

    "The decision was made known when it appeared on the evening news."

  2. Make known as a verb (transitive):

    To disclose (a secret).

    Examples:

    "I wouldn't make this known to anyone else, if I were you."