Divert

Quick meaning: Divert is a verb meaning (transitive) To turn aside from a course.

Meaning

(transitive) To turn aside from a course.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To distract.
2. (transitive) To entertain or amuse (by diverting the attention)
3. (obsolete, intransitive) To turn aside; to digress.

Example Sentences

that crude apple that diverted Eve

We are amused by a tale, diverted by a comedy.

I diverted to see one of the prince's palaces.

The workers diverted the stream away from the road.

Word Forms

• diverts
• diverting
• diverted

Synonyms for divert

Depending on context, synonyms include offlead, deflect, disport, deviate, amuse.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include deviate, amuse, disport, deflect, deviation, distract.

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