depart
/dɪˈpɑːrt/verb★Intermediate
formal
to leave a place, especially on a journey
We must depart early to avoid traffic.
We need to leave early to avoid traffic.
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Often used in formal or travel contexts.
literary
to die (literary or formal usage)
He departed this world peacefully.
He died peacefully.
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A euphemistic way to refer to death.
Collocations
depart fromto leave a place or start a journeydepart forto leave for a destination
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
depart fromphrase
to leave a place
depart forphrase
to leave for a destination
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'depart' in formal contexts like travel announcements; use 'leave' in everyday speech.
⚡Gold Rule
Prepositions
'Depart from' refers to the place of departure, while 'depart for' refers to the destination.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'departen', from Old French 'departir', from Latin 'dispartire' (to divide, separate).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (leaving a place) and figuratively (death).
Word Breakdown
de-
away from
prefix-part
to divide or separate
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