Meaning & Definition of word "Divulge"

Divulge

/dɪˈvʌldʒ/

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.

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

divulge a secret:

to reveal a secret information

divulge information:

to disclose information that is confidential

reveal:

to make something known that was previously hidden

disclose:

to make secret or new information known

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.