deviate
Translation
to deviate, to stray, to diverge
Examples
The plane had to deviate from its course.
The plane had to deviate from its course.
He never deviates from his strict routine.
He never deviates from his strict routine.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to depart from (sth.) The plane had to deviate from its course.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stray, diverge, digress; Antonyms: conform, follow
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (off, away) + 'via' (way). Literally, 'to go off the way'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-' as 'away from' and 'via' as 'way' or 'road'. To deviate is to move away from the path.