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Can we use "depart" in the following sentence?

I departed from Jared, heading to the north as he went to the opposite direction.

I guess "depart" is mostly used for places. I wonder if it can be used for people, as well? Is it better to say "I separated from Jared"?

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    I took my leave from Jared. Jared and I went our separate ways. I left Jared, heading North and he South.
    – Jim
    Commented Sep 4, 2015 at 4:09

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I departed from Jared is technically correct, but it sure sounds wrong. When I read it I'm left questioning - not "who is Jared?", but "what is Jared?".

Separated sounds a lot better, or perhaps I parted ways with Jared.

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  • Hmm, but "parted ways" means breaking up or becoming unfriendly. What I meant was just that we literally got far from each other.
    – F. Walker
    Commented Sep 4, 2015 at 3:00
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    Parted ways can just mean separate like that too, generally if it's for a long or indefinite amount of time. Whatever works best for you in the context :)
    – Ben Mansley
    Commented Sep 4, 2015 at 3:08

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