divulge
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Related Words
See reveal.
Other Word Forms
- divulgement noun
- divulgence noun
- divulger noun
- nondivulging adjective
- undivulged adjective
- undivulging adjective
Etymology
Origin of divulge
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)
Example Sentences
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Sophie had not told her parents or her real counsellor the true extent of her mental health struggle but was divulging far more to her chatbot called 'Harry' that told her she was brave.
From BBC
County medical examiner from divulging autopsy results and other details related to the girl’s death that would otherwise be made public.
From Los Angeles Times
California State University has settled a lawsuit with its faculty union that restricts the university from divulging personal information to federal agencies investigating antisemitism on campus without the employee’s knowledge, union leaders said.
From Los Angeles Times
“But on this case I cannot divulge our plans. Secrecy is too important. It is a matter of life and death.”
From Literature
“In curling you always divulge that you broke a rule … and apologize,” said Dagg-Jackson, the former Olympian turned coach.
From Los Angeles Times
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