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Divulged: meaning, definitions and examples

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divulged

 

[ dɪˈvʌldʒd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

revealing information

To divulge something means to make private or secret information known to others. It often refers to the act of disclosing confidential information that was previously withheld or kept secret. The term can apply to a variety of contexts, including personal secrets, business information, or even state secrets. Divulging information may carry ethical implications, especially if it breaches trust or legal agreements.

Synonyms

betray, disclose, reveal, uncover

Examples of usage

  • She divulged her secret to her best friend.
  • The company refused to divulge its sales figures.
  • He was reluctant to divulge any details about the investigation.

Translations

Translations of the word "divulged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 divulgado

🇮🇳 प्रकाशित किया गया

🇩🇪 offenbart

🇮🇩 diungkapkan

🇺🇦 розкрито

🇵🇱 ujawniony

🇯🇵 明らかにされた

🇫🇷 divulgué

🇪🇸 divulgado

🇹🇷 açığa çıkmış

🇰🇷 밝혀진

🇸🇦 مكشوف

🇨🇿 odhalený

🇸🇰 odhalený

🇨🇳 披露的

🇸🇮 razkrit

🇮🇸 opinberað

🇰🇿 ашылған

🇬🇪 გამჟღავნებული

🇦🇿 açığa çıxarılan

🇲🇽 divulgado

Etymology

The word 'divulge' derives from the Latin verb 'divulgare', which means 'to make known' or 'to spread abroad'. The Latin term itself is composed of 'di-', meaning 'apart' or 'asunder', and 'vulgare', meaning 'to make known' or 'to publish'. This Latin root reflects the action of taking something that is private or not widely known and making it public. The term entered the English language around the early 17th century, maintaining its connotation of revealing secrets or confidential information. 'Divulge' has since been used in both formal and informal contexts, often associated with discussions concerning trust, confidentiality, and the ethics of information sharing.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,929, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.