deviate
Translation
to deviate, to diverge, to stray
Examples
He would never deviate from his principles.
He would never deviate from his principles.
The plane had to deviate from its usual flight path.
The plane had to deviate from its usual flight path.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to depart from an established course or standard He would never deviate from his principles.
Similar Words
Synonyms: diverge, stray, digress; Antonyms: conform, follow
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (away from) + 'via' (way, road). Literally 'to go off the road'.
Memory Tips
Picture a car deviating from the main road ('via'). 'De-via-te' means to go 'away from the way'.