diviner; divinest
Definition of divine
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 religion
a : of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god entry 1 sense 1) or a god (see god entry 1 sense 2)
divine inspiration divine love praying for divine intervention
b : being a deity the divine Savior a divine ruler
c : directed to a deity
divine worship
divine
nounDefinition of divine (Entry 2 of 3)
divine
verbdivined; divining
Definition of divine (Entry 3 of 3)
2 : to discover or locate (something, such as underground water or minerals) usually by means of a divining rod
1 : to seek to predict future events or discover hidden knowledge usually by the interpretation of omens or by the aid of supernatural powers : to practice divination : prophesy
2 : to perceive intuitively
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The first known use of divine was in the 14th century
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