diverge

/də-ˈvərj/

borrowed from Latin dīvergere "to proceed in different directions," from dī-, variant before voiced sounds of dis- dis-vergere "to move downward, slope downward, sink"

verb

  1. to move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw, apart

  2. to become or be different in character or form : differ in opinion

  3. to turn aside from a path or course : deviate

diverging roads

The friends' lives diverged after graduation.

swerve veer deviate depart digress diverge mean to turn aside from a straight course. swerve may suggest a physical, mental, or moral turning away from a given course, often with abruptness. veer implies a major change in direction.