diverge

[dih-vurj]

diverge Definition

  • 1to separate and go in different directions
  • 2to differ in opinion, character, form, etc.

Using diverge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "diverge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The two roads diverge at the next intersection.

  • Example

    Their opinions began to diverge as they grew older.

  • Example

    The company's interests diverged from those of its shareholders.

diverge Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with diverge

  • to behave or think differently from what is considered usual or acceptable

    Example

    Her fashion sense often diverges from the norm.

  • to move away from the intended course of action or train of thought

    Example

    I'm sorry, I didn't mean to diverge from the path of our discussion.

  • a strategy of creating dissension among a group of people in order to weaken or defeat them

    Example

    The opposing team tried to diverge and conquer our players by sowing discord among them.

Origins of diverge

from Latin 'divergere', meaning 'to go in different directions'

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Summary: diverge in Brief

'Diverge' [dih-vurj] means to separate and go in different directions, or to differ in opinion, character, form, etc. Examples include 'The two roads diverge at the next intersection,' and 'Their opinions began to diverge as they grew older.' 'Diverge' can also be used in phrases like 'diverge from the norm,' indicating behavior that is unusual or unacceptable, and 'diverge from the path,' indicating a deviation from the intended course of action.

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