The difference between Conform and Depart

When used as verbs, conform means }} to act in accordance with expectations, whereas depart means to leave.


Depart is also noun with the meaning: division.

check bellow for the other definitions of Conform and Depart

  1. Conform as a verb (intransitive, of persons, often followed by {{m, to):

    }} To act in accordance with expectations; to behave in the manner of others, especially as a result of social pressure.

  2. Conform as a verb (intransitive, of things, situations, etc.):

    To be in accordance with a set of specifications or regulations, or with a policy or guideline.

  3. Conform as a verb (transitive):

    To make similar in form or nature; to make suitable for a purpose; to adapt.

  1. Depart as a verb (intransitive):

    To leave.

  2. Depart as a verb (intransitive):

    To set out on a journey.

  3. Depart as a verb (intransitive):

    To die.

  4. Depart as a verb (intransitive, figurative):

    To disappear, vanish; to cease to exist.

  5. Depart as a verb (intransitive):

    To deviate (from), be different (from), fail to conform.

    Examples:

    "His latest statements seemed to depart from party policy somewhat."

    "to depart from a title or defence in legal pleading"

  6. Depart as a verb (transitive):

    To go away from; to leave.

  7. Depart as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To divide up; to distribute, share.

  8. Depart as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To separate, part.

    Examples:

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  1. Depart as a noun (obsolete):

    Division; separation, as of compound substances.

  2. Depart as a noun (obsolete):

    A going away; departure.