Pronunciation: /ˈdiː.vi.eɪt/
noun a person or thing that departs from a standard or accepted course
A1 I noticed a slight deviate in the path ahead.
A2 The deviate from the original plan caused confusion.
B1 The deviate in his behavior was unexpected.
B2 The project took a deviate from its initial scope.
C1 Her decision to deviate from tradition was met with mixed reactions.
C2 The company's deviate from its usual marketing strategy proved to be successful.
verb to depart or swerve from a standard or accepted course
A1 I don't like to deviate from my routine.
A2 She tends to deviate from the main topic during conversations.
B1 It is important not to deviate from the original plan in order to meet the deadline.
B2 The project deviated significantly from the initial proposal, causing delays.
C1 The artist's new work deviates from his previous style, showcasing a bold new direction.
C2 In order to truly innovate, one must be willing to deviate from conventional thinking and take risks.
formal It is important not to deviate from the established procedures in order to maintain consistency.
informal Try not to deviate from the plan or we might get lost.
slang Don't deviate from the group or you'll be left behind.
figurative Her mind tends to deviate from reality and wander into the realm of imagination.
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