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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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
There's a sense of unease bubbling under this gentle indie rock song, as though singer Karly Hartzman is perpetually on the brink of divulging an uncomfortable truth.
From BBC
He said he believed in love at first sight - then added that he himself was in love, without divulging any more details.
From BBC
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