depart
Translation
to depart, to leave
Examples
The train will depart from platform 3.
The train will depart from platform 3.
He departed from his usual routine.
He departed from his usual routine.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to leave a place The train departs from platform 3.
((for sth.)) to leave for a destination We depart for London tomorrow.
((from sth.)) to deviate from a norm or plan This departs from the original plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: leave, exit; Antonyms: arrive, stay
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (away) + 'partire' (to part, divide). Literally 'to part away from'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'departure' lounge at an airport. To depart is the action of leaving.