Definitions for divert

divert di·vert

Spelling: [dih-vurt, dahy-]
IPA: /dɪˈvɜrt, daɪ-/

Divert is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 112 anagrams from letters in divert (deirtv).

Definitions for divert

verb (used with object)

  1. to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect.
  2. British. to route (traffic) on a detour.
  3. to draw off to a different course, purpose, etc.
  4. to distract from serious occupation; entertain or amuse.

verb (used without object)

  1. to turn aside; veer:

Origin of divert

1400-50; late Middle English Latin dīvertere, equivalent to dī- di-2 + vertere to turn

Examples for divert

I am not seeking to divert his fury from myself, but to confine it to myself.

Yet I love to divert myself with such grotesque characters too.

He uncrossed his legs, and made a feeble attempt to divert her thoughts.

We resolve to stay the course, even when storms try to divert us.

But the fact that they have had to divert funds and resources for Ebola means their original objectives have been sidetracked.

It was either cut pensions and benefits or lay off workers and divert money from schools and infrastructure.

Three planes have been forced to divert because of fights over reclining seats.

The Merouls, greatly put out, attempted to divert his thoughts.

In every possible way he sought to divert his companion's mind.

Next to you is a signal switch that will divert the train down a sidetrack or “spur.”

Word Value for divert
Scrable

10

Words with friends

11

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