What does divagate mean?
Divagate means (intransitive) To wander about..
Divagate
/ˈdaɪvəˌɡeɪt/ · verb
Meaning
(intransitive) To wander about..
Definitions by Sense
- (intransitive) To wander about.
- (intransitive) To stray from a subject or theme.
Example Sentences
The fallen guillotine blade is replaced with a call to awareness that, as we have seen, divagates from Szpiner's "Ayez pitié des enfants."
Synonyms for divagate
Antonyms for divagate
Related Words
Word Forms
- divagates
- divagating
- divagated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for divagate?
Common synonyms include stray, digress, wander.
What is the opposite of divagate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use divagate in a sentence?
The fallen guillotine blade is replaced with a call to awareness that, as we have seen, divagates from Szpiner's "Ayez pitié des enfants."
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