depart this life, depart from the norm, depart from the truth

Formal and Informal Expressions of departs

In different contexts, you can replace 'departs' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'leave, set out' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'take off, hit the road' is a commonplace synonym.

departs: Explore its Definition & Usage

departs Definition

to leave a place, especially to start a journey.

Using departs: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "departs" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The train departs at 10:30 am.
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He departs for Paris tomorrow.
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She departs from the usual way of doing things.

departs Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for departs

leaves
goes away
sets off

Phrases with departs

depart this life
to die
Example
My grandfather departed this life last year.
depart from the norm
to do something that is not usual or expected
Example
The chef decided to depart from the norm and serve sushi for dessert.
depart from the truth
to say something that is not true
Example
He departed from the truth when he said he was at home all night.

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Summary: departs in Brief

The verb 'departs' [dɪˈpɑːts] means to leave a place, especially to start a journey. It can also refer to deviating from the usual way of doing things, as in 'She departs from the usual way of doing things.' Other phrases include 'depart this life,' meaning to die, and 'depart from the truth,' meaning to say something that is not true.