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divert definition

di·vert (də vʉrt′, dī-)

transitive verb

  1. to turn (a person or thing) aside from a course, direction, etc. into another; deflect
  2. to distract the attention of
  3. to amuse; entertain

Etymology: ME diverten < OFr divertir < L divertere: see diverse

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