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DIVERT

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Divert.

How to pronounce divert:

US

Divert - as a verb

Turn aside; turn away from

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deviate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
turn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
directsend
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

Example: "The play amused the ladies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amusedisport

Withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hive off

Example Sentences

"We divert a portion of our profits to charity."
"The detective tried to divert everyone's attention away from the crime scene."
"I like to divert myself by reading a good book."
"The company decided to divert its focus towards digital marketing."
"The teacher tried to divert the students' attention from their disappointment."
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Word Game Points

Is DIVERT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, divert is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DIVERT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DIVERT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, divert is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIVERT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DIVERT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, divert is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIVERT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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