deviate

/ˈdiː.vi.eɪt/verb
High School
1

To go off course from; to change course; to change plans.

2

To fall outside of, or part from, some norm; to stray.

3

To cause to diverge.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing