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diverge

verb

/daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

Meaning

to separate and go in different directions; to differ

to separate from a path, opinion, or standard

The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.

The two friends began to diverge in their career choices.

diverge from the norm

separate, branch, split, deviate, differ

Entry 1

separate, branch, split, deviate

Entry 2

separate, differ, deviate, split, branch

converge, meet, unite, merge, agree, coincide

Entry 1

converge, meet, unite, merge

Entry 2

converge, agree, coincide

diverge from path, diverge opinions, diverge sharply, diverge widely, diverge significantly, diverge from, paths diverge

Entry 1

diverge from path, diverge opinions, diverge sharply, diverge widely, diverge significantly

Entry 2

diverge from, paths diverge, diverge opinions, diverge sharply

to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness

To cause physical harm to something.

to reduce the quantity or supply of something

Bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established; join or link together...

to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance

To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.