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divert

/ divert /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
Type of:
send direct
Kinds of:
route deviate
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 2
withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions
Type of:
withdraw draw take out
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 3
turn aside; turn away from
Type of:
turn
Kinds of:
yaw detour sidetrack depart digress
Derived:
diversion deviation digression deflection deflexion
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s something
verb Sense 4
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
"The play amused the ladies"
Type of:
entertain
Derived:
diversion recreation entertainment amusement
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
Semantic Complexity
69%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
23
Times Searched
3
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send direct route deviate withdraw draw take out turn yaw detour sidetrack depart