Diverge (verb)

1. To move or spread apart from a common point.
2. To develop or become different from a common origin or original form.
3. To deviate from a common path, goal or course of action.

Origin:

Late 16th century, from latin divergere, from dis- 'apart' + vergere 'to turn'.

Examples:

1. The two roads diverged in the forest and she had to choose which one to take.
2. The species diverged over time due to different adaptations to their environment.
3. The conversation diverged from the original topic and became more personal.
4. His interests and those of his friends began to diverge as they grew older.
5. The company's strategy diverged from the industry standard and led to innovative solutions.