Divulge: meaning, definitions and examples
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divulge
[ dษชหvสldส ]
in a conversation
Make known (private or sensitive information).
Synonyms
disclose, expose, reveal, uncover
Examples of usage
- He refused to divulge information about his clients.
- She finally agreed to divulge the secret.
in a formal setting
To disclose or reveal (something private, secret, or previously unknown).
Synonyms
communicate, confess, declare, tell
Examples of usage
- The company refused to divulge financial details.
- She was hesitant to divulge her true feelings.
Translations
Translations of the word "divulge" in other languages:
๐ต๐น divulgar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคเค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช offenbaren
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengungkapkan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะทะบัะธะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ ujawniaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท divulguer
๐ช๐ธ divulgar
๐น๐ท aรงฤฑฤa vurmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์คํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุดู
๐จ๐ฟ prozradit
๐ธ๐ฐ prezradiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้้ฒ
๐ธ๐ฎ razkriti
๐ฎ๐ธ opinbera
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััะฟ ะฐะนัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฎแแขแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aรงmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ divulgar
Etymology
The word 'divulge' originated from the Latin word 'divulgare', which means 'to publish abroad, make common'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century, originally used in the context of making something known to the public. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the act of revealing or disclosing private or sensitive information.
See also: divulgence.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,550, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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