depart

verb

di-ˈpärt How to pronounce depart (audio)
Definition of departnext
1
as in to exit
to leave a place often for another I'll sing one more song before I depart

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2
as in to die
to stop living a special tribute for those members of the motion picture academy who have departed over the past year

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How does the verb depart contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of depart are deviate, digress, diverge, swerve, and veer. While all these words mean "to turn aside from a straight course," depart suggests a deviation from a traditional or conventional course or type.

occasionally departs from his own guidelines

Where would deviate be a reasonable alternative to depart?

The synonyms deviate and depart are sometimes interchangeable, but deviate implies a turning from a customary or prescribed course.

never deviated from her daily routine

When could digress be used to replace depart?

While the synonyms digress and depart are close in meaning, digress applies to a departing from the subject of one's discourse.

a professor prone to digress

How do diverge and depart relate to one another?

Diverge may equal depart but usually suggests a branching of a main path into two or more leading in different directions.

after school their paths diverged

When is it sensible to use swerve instead of depart?

The meanings of swerve and depart largely overlap; however, swerve may suggest a physical, mental, or moral turning away from a given course, often with abruptness.

swerved to avoid hitting the dog

When can veer be used instead of depart?

The words veer and depart are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, veer implies a major change in direction.

at that point the path veers to the right

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Recent Examples of depart Noem departed Washington for El Salvador Wednesday morning on a three-day trip to Central America, South America, and Mexico. —Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2025 Piers Morgan presided over a stormy encounter on his chat show, before one guest departed abruptly. —Caroline Frost, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2025 Marine Force one then departed for Joint Base Andrews. —Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025 The Boeing 737-800 departed Colorado Springs Airport and was headed to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. —Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for depart
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depart
  1. exit
  2. die
  3. move
  4. perish
  5. go
  6. fall
  7. get
  8. disappear
Verb
  • Alex exits the vehicle and sees a body buried in a nearby snowdrift.
    — Matt Cabral, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Following his musical guest appearance on this weekend’s episode of the NBC sketch comedy show, the 2x Grammy nominee abruptly exited Studio 8H during curtain call, while host Mikey Madison and the cast had the traditional post-show mingle onstage during the credits.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2025
Definition of exit
Verb
  • The musician, born Kenneth Bailey, died on his 39th birthday on Friday, his representative confirmed to Entertainment Weekly.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Miller suddenly fell ill on a family vacation in Costa Rica and died on Friday, March 21.
    — Charna Flam, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of die
Verb
  • Once the pandemic came along, Stegemann moved bit by bit from Hamburg out to Bender’s in the countryside.
    — Fiona Bornhöft, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The younger Reza grew increasingly involved in the family business as Alexandre’s illness progressed and took it over in 2020, moving operations to New York City.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of move
Verb
  • In turning the lens on Cromwell, whose role is much less conspicuous in history, Straughan offers a broader portrait of the world around King Henry, one that lived, thrived and perished by his orders.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Although there was no urgency this time—the men at the summit had already perished—Vin left her in a leaky tent on the glacier at the base camp, alone, with only the wind and heavy snow for company.
    — Maya Silver, Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of perish
Verb
  • Fast forward two seasons when the Horned Frogs went 34-4, doubled their home attendance to 3,223 per game and hosted a NCAA Tournament game against Louisville in front of a sellout crowd at Schollmaier Arena.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Very rare does a small dog go into a fight with a big beaver and come out on top.
    — Marta Mieze, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of go
Verb
  • Designers are quick to spot—and avoid—materials that mimic luxury but fall flat.
    — Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Amid controversy and lukewarm reviews, the opening weekend haul falls short of Tim Burton’s Dumbo, which opened to $45 million in 2019.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of fall
Verb
  • The whole Rasta thing really got me out of the mindset of doing drugs and more into, like, health.
    — Corey Seymour, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Join us at Billboard Women in Music 2025 — get your tickets here.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of get
Verb
  • South Korean family mysteriously disappears on drive from Grand Canyon to Las Vegas.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Denise, her sister-in-law and the child had stopped inside a butcher shop when James disappeared.
    — KC Baker, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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