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de·vi·ate
 deviate
- pronunciation:
- di
vi
eIt
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
deviated, deviates, deviating |
| definition 1: |
to turn away from a direct course or one that has already been set.
The rocket deviated from its path.
- synonyms:
- deflect, stray, swerve, veer
- similar words:
- meander, ramble, vary, wander
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| definition 2: |
to stray from typical or accepted behavior.
The menu at this restaurant deviates from the typical breakfast menu.- synonyms:
- vary
- similar words:
- differ
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| related words: |
alter, branch, change, switch |
| derivation: |
deviator (n.) |
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