NYT Dictionary

DEVIATE

/ˈdi.vi.eɪt/
VerbNounAdjectiveDE-vi-atede-vi-ate · 3 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2024

Meaning

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

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Late Latin dēviātus, perfect passive participle of dēviō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) for more. Compare French dévier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

swerveveerstraywanderdeviantdegeneratepervertdivertvarydiverge

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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