diverge
verbTo move apart or develop in different directions.
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Clear all filtersTo move apart or develop in different directions.
A separation or difference in course, development, or opinion.
Containing different kinds, qualities, or perspectives.
The process of introducing variety rather than relying on a single kind.
Unconventional or noticeably different from ordinary behavior or style.
Noticeably unconventional
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Unclear, open to different interpretations, or not conclusive.
Open to several readings
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Consisting of similar elements or having a relatively uniform composition.
So similar that a meaningful difference cannot be recognized.
A difference in amount, status, treatment, or opportunity between people or things.
Able to replace one another in use without an important difference.
Involving choices, comparisons, or effects across different times.
Across different times
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An unwillingness to accept beliefs, behavior, or people different from one's own.
Refusal to accept differences
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Unwilling to accept views, behavior, or people regarded as different or objectionable.
Unwilling to accept differences
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Expressing a meaning different from the literal words, or involving a striking contrast with expectation.
A contrast between appearance and reality or expectation and outcome; in speech, meaning different from the literal words.
Contrast of meaning or expectation
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Open to unfamiliar ideas or ways of living rather than narrowly bound by convention.
Open to different ideas
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To help opposing parties discuss their differences and work toward an agreement.
Help parties reach agreement
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Having several different aspects or features.
An appearance of relaxed ease or lack of concern.
Appearing casually calm or unconcerned.
New or unusually original.
A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or tone.
Presented as the reason or appearance, though the reality may differ.
A person described disparagingly as dismissive of artistic or intellectual interests.
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