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deviate

Intransitive VerbTransitive Verb

Meanings

Intransitive Verb

[~ from something]

To do something different from what is usual or expected.

"The results of the experiment deviate from the predicted values."

Intransitive Verb

[~ from something]

To turn aside from a planned course, path, or direction.

"The aircraft had to deviate from its flight path to avoid a storm."

Transitive Verb

[~ something]

To cause something to turn aside from its intended course or purpose.

"The pilot had to deviate the plane to avoid the mountain range."

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