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
Synonyms for diverge
- deviate
- divaricate
- split
- separate
- branch off
Antonyms for diverge
- converge
- merge
- unite
Phrases with diverge
diverge from the norm
to behave or think differently from what is considered usual or acceptable
Example
Her fashion sense often diverges from the norm.
diverge from the path
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.
diverge and conquer
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'
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.
