divulge
Divulge (verb) means to reveal information, especially something secret, so that it becomes known. Example: “The witness refused to divulge the identity of her source.”
How to use divulge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo let out information that had been kept private or secret.
Word forms
divulged past tense, divulges singular
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The witness refused to _____ the identity of her source.
Etymology
From Latin dīvulgō, from dī- ("widely") plus vulgō ("to make known, publish").
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What does “divulge” mean?
The word “divulge” means to reveal information, especially something secret, so that it becomes known. In plain terms, to let out information that had been kept private or secret.
How do you pronounce “divulge”?
“Divulge” is pronounced deye-VUHLJ (/daɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “divulge” in a sentence?
Here is “divulge” used in a sentence: “The witness refused to divulge the identity of her source.”
What is another word for “divulge”?
Words with a similar meaning to “divulge” include bewray, bring out, uncover, disclose, discover and expose.
What is the opposite of “divulge”?
The opposite of “divulge” — its antonyms — are cover up and withhold.
What part of speech is “divulge”?
“Divulge” is a verb.
Where does the word “divulge” come from?
The word “divulge” comes from Latin. From Latin dīvulgō, from dī- ("widely") plus vulgō ("to make known, publish").