Definitions
- Describing the act of making something known or visible that was previously hidden or secret. - Referring to the disclosure of information or facts that were previously unknown. - Talking about the exposure of something that was previously concealed or private.
- Referring to the act of disclosing or revealing confidential or sensitive information. - Describing the sharing of information that was previously kept secret or private. - Talking about the revelation of details that were previously unknown or hidden.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of making something known or revealing information.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the disclosure of previously unknown or hidden facts.
- 3Both words can be used in formal and informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Revealed is more commonly used than divulge in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Divulge has a stronger connotation of revealing confidential or sensitive information, while revealed can refer to any type of disclosure.
- 3Formality: Divulge is more formal than revealed and is often used in legal or professional contexts.
Remember this!
Revealed and divulge are synonyms that both refer to the act of making something known or revealing information. However, divulge has a stronger connotation of revealing confidential or sensitive information and is more formal than revealed. While revealed is more commonly used in everyday language, divulge is often used in legal or professional contexts.
