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divulge

verb

Simple meaning

Make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret.

Pronunciation

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dihvuhlj

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IPA pronunciation (US)

dɪˈvʌldʒ

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Word Review

Definition

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verb

  1. Make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

  2. transitive

    To make public or known; to communicate to the public; to tell (information, especially a secret) so that it may become generally known.

  3. transitive

    To indicate publicly; to proclaim.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

Used this way, divulge is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • disclose

    Make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a….

  • impart

    To make known; to show (by speech, writing etc.).

  • discover

    To reveal (information).

  • give away

    To make a gift of (something).

Related Words

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Synonyms

Sense: make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people

discovergive away

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