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Deviate

usgb/ˈdiːvieɪt/Volume
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Unexpected Change

Use 'deviate' to describe an unusual change in someone's behavior or routine.

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She rarely deviated from her study schedule.
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Plan Alteration

Mention 'deviate' when someone intentionally changes a plan or pattern.

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Despite the advice, he chose to deviate from the original plan.
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Not Negative

'Deviate' doesn't inherently mean something negative; it can lead to positive outcomes.

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Their success came when they deviated from conventional methods.
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