Depart Definition
depart
verb
- move away from a place into another direction; "Go away before I start to cry"; "The train departs at noon"
- be at variance with; be out of line with
- leave; "The family took off for Florida"
- go away or leave
- remove oneself from an association with or participation in; "She wants to leave"; "The teenager left home"; "She left her position with the Red Cross"; "He left the Senate after two terms"; "after 20 years with the same company, she pulled up stakes"
- wander from a direct or straight course
"Depart" in song lyrics
See how depart is used in real songs:
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"Put this out, before I depart"
3rd Bass — Green Eggs and Swine -
"Archery shower of darts, cowards with flowers depart"
Bronze Nazareth — Poem Burial Ground -
"and Rico Maye...maaan why you had to depart"
Dirty — R.I.P.
Words that rhyme with depart
Usage tips for "depart"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "depart" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for depart to find words that pair well.