deviate
/ˈdiːvieɪt/
de · vi · ate
ˈdiː · vi · eɪt
English Definition
v. To diverge; stray
Significado en Español
desviarse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lệch, đi chệch
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de-(leave) + via (road) + te → to deviate, stray.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the word: Deviate. During the hike, we had to deviate from the marked trail due to fallen trees.
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A
Depart
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B
Elevate
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C
Gather
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D
Adhere
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A — Depart.
“deviate” means v. To diverge; stray
Common questions about “deviate”
What does “deviate” mean?
deviate — v. To diverge; stray. In Chinese: 偏离，越轨.
How do you pronounce “deviate”?
deviate is pronounced /ˈdiːvieɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · vi · ate.
Is “deviate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. deviate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “deviate”?
de-(leave) + via (road) + te → to deviate, stray.
