The word "departs" refers to the act of leaving or moving away from a place or situation. Some antonyms for "departs" include "arrives," "enters," "comes," and "approaches." These words signify the opposite action of departing, which is to arrive or come to a place. Other antonyms for "departs" can include "stays," "remains," or "lingers," which imply staying in a certain place or situation. Antonyms for "departs" can also be found in phrases such as "returns," "goes back," or "turns around," which denote the opposite direction of moving away from a place or situation.