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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

Example Sentences

The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.

The two friends began to diverge in their career choices.

Example Expressions

diverge from the norm

Synonyms

separate, branch, split, deviate, differ
Entry 1
separate, branch, split, deviate
Entry 2
separate, differ, deviate, split, branch

Antonyms

converge, meet, unite, merge, agree, coincide
Entry 1
converge, meet, unite, merge
Entry 2
converge, agree, coincide

Collocations

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

Related Vocabularies

To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
to give money in exchange for goods or services
to tear something apart violently or forcefully
to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
to manipulate or control something dishonestly; to set up equipment

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