English Explanatory Dictionary

divulgate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To divulge.
  2. To publish.
adj
  1. Published.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈvʌl.ɡeɪt/

Word forms

divulgate divulgates divulgating divulgated

Etymology

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, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix). Doublet of divulge.

Related words

divulgator

Derived words

divulgater divulgatory
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