
Divulge
To reveal or make known something that was previously secret or private.
verbDivulge
To reveal or make known something that was previously secret or private.
verb
Imagine This
Picture a confidential memo being slid across a table to a journalist; once opened, the secret is loudly spoken and becomes public.
Sounds Like
di-VULJ
Looks Like
Contains the root 'vulg' related to public/common; visually resembles other verbs ending in -ulge (e.g., divulge, bulge).
Remember This
Divulge is often used for information that is meant to stay private in professional or formal contexts. It implies breaking a confidentiality or trust.
Other Forms
Connect With
disclose, reveal, unveil, uncover, leak
Note
Use with information that is sensitive or confidential. The noun form is divulgence (more commonly divulge as a verb; the noun most often used is 'divulgence').
