Divulge

/dɪˈvʌldʒ/

Meaning & Definition

verb
to make known (as a confidence or secret)
The CEO decided to divulge the company's future plans during the press conference.
to reveal or disclose information
She refused to divulge her sources for the sensitive information.
to tell or make something public that was previously kept secret
The journalist had to decide whether to divulge the identities of the whistleblowers.
to expose something to the public that has been kept private
He would not divulge the details of his personal life.

Etymology

From Latin 'divulgare' meaning to publish or make public.

Common Phrases and Expressions

divulge a secret
to reveal a secret information
divulge information
to disclose information that is confidential

Related Words

reveal
to make something known that was previously hidden
disclose
to make secret or new information known

Slang Meanings

spill the beans
Don't spill the beans about the surprise party.
let the cat out of the bag
I accidentally let the cat out of the bag about their engagement.