Meaning & Definition of word "Divulge"
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Divulge
/dɪˈvʌldʒ/
verb:
- 1. to make known (as a confidence or secret)
- Example: The CEO decided to divulge the company's future plans during the press conference.
- 2. to reveal or disclose information
- Example: She refused to divulge her sources for the sensitive information.
- 3. to tell or make something public that was previously kept secret
- Example: The journalist had to decide whether to divulge the identities of the whistleblowers.
- 4. to expose something to the public that has been kept private
- Example: 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 of divulge
Meaning: spill the beans
Example Sentence: Don't spill the beans about the surprise party.
Meaning: let the cat out of the bag
Example Sentence: I accidentally let the cat out of the bag about their engagement.