Both Uses of
divine
in
1984 by Orwell
- Syme, however, had divined what he was about to say.
p. 52..9 (definition 1) *divined = discovered (figured out)
- Everywhere there is the same pyramidal structure, the same worship of semi-divine leader, the same economy existing by and for continuous warfare.
p. 197..2 (definition 2) *divine = god-like
Definitions:
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(1) (divine as in: divined through intuition) to discover something -- usually through intuition or reflection
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(2) (divine as in: to forgive is divine) wonderful; or god-like or coming from God