Meaning & Definition of Divulge in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To reveal or disclose something that was previously kept secret.

  Example Sentence: He refused to divulge the names of his sources.

• Definition: To make information known to the public or someone else.

  Example Sentence: The company was forced to divulge the details of the merger.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

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

Translations

• Spanish: divulgar

• French: divulguer

• German: offenbaren

• Russian: разглашать

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.