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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Divertimento :: Divertimento (n.) A light and pleasing composition.
Diverting :: Diverting (a.) Amusing; entertaining.
Dissuade :: Dissuade (v. t.) To divert by persuasion; to turn from a purpose by reasons or motives; -- with from; as, I could not dissuade him from his purpose..
Diverticula :: Diverticula (pl. ) of Diverticulu.
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..
Misderive :: Misderive (v. t.) To turn or divert improperly; to misdirect.
Diverticle :: Diverticle (n.) A turning; a byway; a bypath.
Pervert :: Pervert (v. t.) To turnanother way; to divert.
Divertisement :: Divertisement (n.) Diversion; amusement; recreation.
Recreative :: Recreative (a.) Tending to recreate or refresh; recreating; giving new vigor or animation; reinvigorating; giving relief after labor or pain; amusing; diverting.
Enteropneusta :: Enteropneusta (n. pl.) A group of wormlike invertebrates having, along the sides of the body, branchial openings for the branchial sacs, which are formed by diverticula of the alimentary canal. Balanoglossus is the only known genus. See Illustration in Appendix..
Stable :: Stable (v. i.) Steady in purpose; constant; firm in resolution; not easily diverted from a purpose; not fickle or wavering; as, a man of stable character..
Sport :: Sport (n.) That which diverts, and makes mirth; pastime; amusement..
Diverter :: Diverter (n.) One who, or that which, diverts, turns off, or pleases..
Amused :: Amused (a.) Diverted.
Beguile :: Beguile (v. t.) To cause the time of to pass without notice; to relieve the tedium or weariness of; to while away; to divert.
Diverticular :: Diverticular (a.) Pertaining to a diverticulum.
Diversory :: Diversory (a.) Serving or tending to divert; also, distinguishing..
Divertise :: Divertise (v. t.) To divert; to entertain.
By-pass :: By-pass (n.) A by-passage, for a pipe, or other channel, to divert circulation from the usual course..
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