Definitions for diverts

diverts di·vert

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

Diverts is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 223 anagrams from letters in diverts (deirstv).

Definitions for diverts

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 diverts

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

Examples for diverts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for diverts
Scrable

10

Words with friends

11

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