diverge

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de se séparer ou de s'écarter d'un point commun en prenant des directions différentes, ou de manifester des opinions ou des approches différentes.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or extending in a different direction from a common point, or of differing in opinion or approach.

1. Separate or go in different directionsB2formal

   To move or extend in different directions from a common point.

   diverger

   • The two roads diverge after the bridge.
   • The paths diverge in the forest, leading to different villages.
   • The river diverges into several smaller streams.

   Synonymesbifurcatebranchdivideforkpartseparatesplit

   Antonymesconvergegatherjoinmeetmergeunite

2. Differ in opinion or approachB2formal

   To differ or deviate from a common viewpoint, standard, or course of action.

   Diverger (dans les opinions ou approches)

   • Their opinions on the matter diverge significantly.
   • The committee members diverged on the best strategy to adopt.
   • Our approaches to solving the problem diverge at this point.

   Synonymesclashconflictdepartdeviatedifferdisagree

   Antonymesaccordagreecoincideconcur

3. Depart from a standard or normC1formal

   To deviate from a typical or expected pattern, rule, or path.

   S'écarter d'une norme

   • The artist's style diverges from traditional painting techniques.
   • The new policy diverges from previous regulations.
   • His behavior diverges from what is considered normal in this culture.

   Synonymesdepartdeviatedifferdigressstrayswervevaryveer

   Antonymesaccordagreecomplyconform