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."
inseparable
depart with
C1 formal inseparable transitive
An archaic or rare phrase meaning to give something up or to leave while taking something.
In plain English
An old-fashioned way of saying to leave and take something with you, or to give something away.
What does "depart with" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To go away and take something along.
Actually means
An old-fashioned way of saying to leave and take something with you, or to give something away.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "depart with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
possessions valuables money secrets goods
How to conjugate "depart with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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