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depart

Pronunciation: [dɪˈpɑrt]

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Learn how to use depart in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “travel”

(verb) to leave a place to go somewhere else. When you depart, you are saying goodbye to one location and going to another. It's like when a bus or an airplane leaves to take people to their next destination.

Example

The train will depart from the station at 10 AM.

Example

The bus did not depart on time, so we had to wait for an hour.

Example

When does your flight depart for New York?

Context: “change”

(verb) to take a different direction or to change from what is usual or expected. This can mean choosing a different path or idea, like when someone decides to do something new rather than what they normally do.

Example

She decided to depart from her usual routine and try a new hobby.

Example

He did not want to depart from the agreed plan, as it seemed too risky.

Example

Are you ready to depart from your comfort zone?

Context: “death”

(verb) to pass away or die. When someone departs in this context, it means they have left life and are no longer here with us.

Example

They shared fond memories after their loved one departed.

Example

She was sad when her friend did not depart; she wished he was still with her.

Example

How do you feel when someone you love departs?

How to pronounce depart

Pronunciation: [dɪˈpɑrt]

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