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dy-VULJ/daɪˈvʌldʒ/

To divulge is to reveal secret or private information: divulge a source, divulge a figure. Disclose (already in the dictionary) is a close twin, often official; leak is unofficial and often wrongful; withhold sits opposite. The lobby is not a second embargo clock.

Meaning

To give away secret or private information.

Examples

• “Do not divulge the n to the lobby before the embargo lifts.”
• “Disclose is already in this course. Reveal is everyday. Leak is the unofficial twin. A lobby chat has no minute. A date on the notice is the rule. Keep the figure until midnight; then publish it once.”

Good to know

Reveal secret information. Close: disclose (already in the dictionary). Unofficial: leak. A lobby chat ≠ a lifted embargo.

Near in meaning

disclose

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