deviates Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. 1 to turn away from a direct course or one that has already been set; 2 to stray from typical or accepted behavior. Example Sentence The menu at this restaurant deviates from the typical breakfast menu. Synonyms deflect; stray; swerve; vary; veer Antonyms go straight; keep; stay Hear It! Say It! Write It! deviates Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: