DIVERGE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DIVERGE?

Need another word that means the same as “diverge”? Find 24 synonyms and 30 related words for “diverge” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Diverge” are: depart, deviate, vary, separate, part, disunite, fork, branch off, divide, subdivide, split, go in different directions, go separate ways, differ, be different, be unlike, be dissimilar, digress, veer, swerve, turn away, turn aside, drift, stray

Diverge as a Verb

Definitions of "Diverge" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “diverge” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Move or draw apart.
• (of a series) increase indefinitely as more of its terms are added.
• Develop in a different direction.
• (of an opinion, theory, or approach) differ.
• (of a road, route, or line) separate from another route and go in a different direction.
• Have no limits as a mathematical series.
• Be at variance with; be out of line with.
• Depart from (a set course or standard.
• Extend in a different direction.

Synonyms of "Diverge" as a verb (24 Words)

be different	Have an existence, be extant.
be dissimilar	Have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun.
be unlike	Have an existence, be extant.
branch off	Divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork.
depart	Deviate from (an accepted, prescribed, or usual course of action. He departed from the precedent set by many.
deviate	Cause to turn away from a previous or expected course. Those who deviate from society s values.
differ	Be of different opinions. The second set of data differed from the first.
digress	Wander from a direct or straight course. I have digressed a little from my original plan.
disunite	Part; cease or break association with. The depiction of the protesters is designed to discredit and disunite the movement.
divide	Disagree or cause to disagree. 3 divides into 15.
drift	Live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely. Drift the boats downstream.
fork	Lift with a pitchfork. Pitchfork hay.
go in different directions	Be sounded, played, or expressed.
go separate ways	Lead, extend, or afford access.
part	Force take or pull apart. Even quite small companies parted with large sums.
separate	Separate into parts or portions. He separated the fighting children.
split	Cause the fission of (an atom. A group of Nottinghamshire miners split away to create a separate union.
stray	Move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place. The military arrested anyone who strayed into the exclusion zone.
subdivide	Divide into smaller and smaller pieces. The cells subdivided.
swerve	Change or cause to change direction abruptly. A lorry swerved across her path.
turn aside	Twist suddenly so as to sprain.
turn away	Direct at someone.
vary	Change from one condition, form, or state to another. His moods vary depending on the weather.
veer	Turn sharply; change direction abruptly. The conversation eventually veered away from theatrical things.

Usage Examples of "Diverge" as a verb

• The two paths diverge here.
• English Gothic architecture began to diverge from that on the Continent.
• Suddenly he diverged from his text.
• The lines start to diverge here.
• Their interests diverged.
• The flight path diverged from the original flight plan.
• Their ways had diverged at university.
• The coverage by the columnists diverged from that in the main news stories.

Associations of "Diverge" (30 Words)

aorta	The large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries.
apart	Used after a noun to indicate that someone or something has qualities which mark them out from other people or things. Alcoholism had driven us apart.
asunder	Into parts or pieces. As wide asunder as pole from pole.
bifocal	A pair of glasses with bifocal lenses. Bifocal eyeglasses.
bifurcate	Divided into two branches or forks. The trail was bifurcated by a mountain stream.
bifurcated	Divided into or made up of two parts. Socially bifurcated populations.
cloven	(used of hooves) split, divided.
derailment	An accident in which a train runs off its track. The derailment of the peace process.
dichotomous	Divided or dividing into two sharply distinguished parts or classifications. A dichotomous view of the world.
dichotomy	Repeated branching into two equal parts. A rigid dichotomy between science and mysticism.
disjoin	Make disjoint separated or disconnected undo the joining of. They asked that their parish be disjoined from Lewis and added to Harris.
disparate	Including markedly dissimilar elements. They inhabit disparate worlds of thought.
divergent	Tending to be different or develop in different directions. Divergent thinking.
divide	A difference or disagreement between two groups, typically producing tension. 3 divides into 15.
divided	Not united; in disagreement. A divided highway.
divisible	Capable of being divided. Even numbers are divisible by two.
division	A group of organisms forming a subdivision of a larger category. The plant can also be easily increased by division in autumn.
fissure	Break into fissures or fine cracks. A fissure between philosophy and reality.
incised	Cut into with a sharp instrument. An incised design.
partible	Capable of being parted or divided. The entire family lost status as a consequence of partible inheritance.
partition	The act of dividing or partitioning separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart. This takes a copy of hard disk partition information during installation.
rend	Cause great emotional pain to. The speculation and confusion which was rending the civilized world.
rive	Split or tear apart violently. The wood was riven with deep cracks.
rupture	State of being torn or burst open. If the main artery ruptures he could die.
separable	Capable of being divided or dissociated. Body and soul are not separable.
separate	Become separated into pieces or fragments. They went their separate ways.
sever	Divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly. Sever a relationship.
split	The act of rending or ripping or splitting something. He demanded his split before they disbanded.