divulgate Meaning & Definition
What Does Divulgate Mean?
Divulgate is used as a verb meaning To divulge. It is also used to mean To publish. As an adjective, it means Published.
Quick Facts About Divulgate
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɪˈvʌl.ɡeɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Verb forms | divulgates, divulgating, divulgated |
Divulgate Definition (Verb)
- To divulge.
- To publish.
Divulgate as an Adjective
- Published.
Synonyms of Divulgate
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Divulgate synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Divulgate
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Divulgate in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
divulgate (third-person singular simple present divulgates, present participle divulgating, simple past and past participle divulgated)
divulgate (not comparable)
Origin of Divulgate
The adjective is first attested circa 1440, in Middle English, the verb in 1530; inherited from Middle English divulgat(e) (“divulgated”, used participially), borrowed from Latin dīvulgātus, perfect passive participle of dīvulgāre,[1] see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix). Doublet of divulge.
How Do You Say Divulgate?
The standard pronunciation of divulgate is //dɪˈvʌl.ɡeɪt//, spoken in 1 syllable.