Meaning & use
departed
Having died; used as a polite or formal way of referring to someone who has recently passed away.
See it in a sentence
The family gathered to honor their departed grandmother at the memorial service.
We should respect the wishes of the departed when settling the estate.
A note on using this word
Often used as a gentle euphemism in formal or funeral contexts rather than plainly saying dead.
Words with a similar meaning
deceasedlate
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Words with an opposite meaning
Another way to use it
2. verb
Left a place, especially at the start of a journey.
The train departed the station exactly on schedule.
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