Divagates

/ˈdɪvəɡeɪts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of divagate; wanders or strays from the main topic.

Etymology

Present tense third person singular form of 'divagate,' created by adding '-s' to the base verb.

Kelly Says

A speaker 'divagates' when they can't stay focused—you might notice someone divagates more when they're nervous, tired, or genuinely interested in a tangential story. It's a more literary way to describe what we all do in casual conversation!

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