What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
revealed
Example
The detective revealed the identity of the murderer. [revealed: verb]
Example
The report revealed some shocking statistics about the company's finances. [revealed: past tense]
divulge
Example
I cannot divulge any information about our clients. [divulge: verb]
Example
She reluctantly divulged the location of the hidden treasure. [divulged: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Revealed is more common than divulge in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between revealed and divulge?
Divulge is more formal than revealed and is often used in legal or professional contexts where confidentiality is important.
