depart
verb (used without object)
to go away; leave.
departs
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present tense formof depart (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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We speak to him before the bus departs to avoid breaking the law.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Condé Nast’s chief executive, Roger Lynch, is stepping down to lead toy company Mattel, replacing Ynon Kreiz as he departs for a top role at the media conglomerate born from Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Plus, Permira raises nearly $11 billion in a first close of its latest flagship fund and Blackstone’s head of real estate departs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Compagno’s chair on “Outnumbered” will have guest co-hosts after she departs the program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Then she deposits Marlena on her head and departs the big top to the cheers of an adoring crowd.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
