Definition of divert

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Divert (v. t.) To turn aside; to turn off from any course or intended application; to deflect; as, to divert a river from its channel; to divert commerce from its usual course..

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Harlequin :: Harlequin (n.) A buffoon, dressed in party-colored clothes, who plays tricks, often without speaking, to divert the bystanders or an audience; a merry-andrew; originally, a droll rogue of Italian comedy..
Divert :: Divert (v. t.) To turn away from any occupation, business, or study; to cause to have lively and agreeable sensations; to amuse; to entertain; as, children are diverted with sports; men are diverted with works of wit and humor..
Invert :: Invert (v. t.) To divert; to convert to a wrong use.
Diverticula :: Diverticula (pl. ) of Diverticulu.
Divertissement :: Divertissement (n.) A short ballet, or other entertainment, between the acts of a play..
Divertimento :: Divertimento (n.) A light and pleasing composition.
-ti :: -ti (pl. ) of Divertiment.
Diversion :: Diversion (n.) That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime; as, the diversions of youth..
Diverting :: Diverting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Diver.
Divertible :: Divertible (a.) Capable of being diverted.
Entertainment :: Entertainment (n.) That which entertains, or with which one is entertained; as: (a) Hospitality; hospitable provision for the wants of a guest; especially, provision for the table; a hospitable repast; a feast; a formal or elegant meal. (b) That which engages the attention agreeably, amuses or diverts, whether in private, as by conversation, etc., or in public, by performances of some kind; amusement..
Entertaining :: Entertaining (a.) Affording entertainment; pleasing; amusing; diverting.
Diverting :: Diverting (a.) Amusing; entertaining.
Entertain :: Entertain (v. t.) To engage the attention of agreeably; to amuse with that which makes the time pass pleasantly; to divert; as, to entertain friends with conversation, etc..
Divertive :: Divertive (a.) Tending to divert; diverting; amusing; interesting.
Revulsion :: Revulsion (n.) The act of turning or diverting any disease from one part of the body to another. It resembles derivation, but is usually applied to a more active form of counter irritation..
Estrange :: Estrange (v. t.) To divert from its original use or purpose, or from its former possessor; to alienate..
Sport :: Sport (n.) That which diverts, and makes mirth; pastime; amusement..
Diverticular :: Diverticular (a.) Pertaining to a diverticulum.
Amuse :: Amuse (v.) To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing or mirthful emotions; to divert.
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