divulge
Translation
to reveal, to disclose, to make known
Examples
He refused to divulge the source of his information.
He refused to divulge the source of his information.
The company will not divulge its sales figures.
The company will not divulge its sales figures.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to reveal secret information He refused to divulge the source.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reveal, disclose, expose; Antonyms: conceal, hide
Etymology
From Latin 'divulgare', meaning 'to make common', from di- 'widely' + vulgare 'to publish'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'di-vulge' as making something 'vulgarly' or publicly known, hence revealing a secret.