01 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 …
imp. & p. p.
Diverted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Diverting
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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.“That crude apple that diverted Eve.” — Milton.
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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.“We are amused by a tale, diverted by a comedy.” — C. J. Smith.