depart with
C1 formal inseparable transitive
In simple words
An old-fashioned way of saying to leave and take something with you, or to give something away.
Literal meaning: To go away and take something along.
Meanings
1 C1 formal
(Archaic) To give something up or relinquish it upon departure.
"He was reluctant to depart with the family heirloom, but he had no choice."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Very archaic. In the sense of giving something up, modern English uses 'part with'. In the sense of leaving while carrying something, 'leave with' or 'take with' is standard. ESL learners can safely ignore this form for active use.
Commonly used with
possessions valuables money secrets goods
Forms
Base
depart with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
departs with
he/she/it
Past simple
departed with
yesterday
Past participle
departed with
have + pp
-ing form
departing with
continuous
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