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depart Synonyms

Another word for depart

Choosing another word for depart depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To leave a place, especially in order to start a journey.

Usage Example

"The express train to Chicago will leave from platform four in ten minutes."

Strongest
leave
set off
set out
Strong
exit
embark
withdraw
take off
retire

• verb (Context 2)

To deviate or diverge from an established course, standard, or plan (usually followed by 'from').

Usage Example

"In her latest novel, the author chose to deviate from her usual historical style."

Strongest
deviate
diverge
Strong
stray
digress
swerve
veer
Weak
differ

• verb (Context 3)

To pass away or die (used euphemistically).

Usage Example

"He departed peacefully in his sleep at the age of ninety-two."

Strongest
pass away
die
pass on
Strong
perish
expire
decease

Opposites of depart

The opposite of depart shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

arrive
conform
adhere
stay
live
remain
comply
abide
See all opposites of depart

• Nearby Words

deodorization
deodorize
deodorizer
depart
departed
department
departmental

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Depart. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/depart
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