divulge

[ dih-vuhlj, dahy- ]

verb (used with object)

, di·vulged, di·vulg·ing.

1. to disclose or reveal (something private, secret, or previously unknown).

divulge

/ daɪˈvʌldʒ /

verb

1. tr; may take a clause as object to make known (something private or secret); disclose

Derived Forms

• diˈvulger, noun
• diˈvulgence, noun

Other Words From

• di·vulgement noun
• di·vulger noun
• nondi·vulging adjective
• undi·vulged adjective
• undi·vulging adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of divulge¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English (from Anglo-French ), from Latin dīvulgāre, equivalent to dī- di- ² + vulgāre “to make general or common, to spread” ( vulg(us) “the masses” + -āre infinitive suffix)

Word History and Origins

Origin of divulge¹

C15: from Latin dīvulgāre, from di- ² + vulgāre to spread among the people, from vulgus the common people

Synonym Study

See reveal.

Example Sentences

But he has yet to divulge how he intends to do so - and will likely be hearing competing visions for Ukraine's future from his various advisers.

From BBC

He divulged that he could be going back to prison soon.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Khan was exonerated in an illegal marriage case and the cypher case, in which he was accused of divulging state secrets.

From BBC

The new British number four did not wish to divulge the nature of the issue but was happy to discuss how coming through it has provided a new perspective and appreciation in her life.

From BBC

Another source even divulged that the prime minister had reminded the Cabinet on multiple occasions how important it was to stick to the ministerial code, the rules that govern ministers' behaviour.

From BBC

Related Words

• admit
• blab
• communicate
• disclose
• give away
• leak
• publish
• reveal
• uncover