Divert word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "divert" word

[verb] send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
[verb] turn aside; turn away from
[verb] withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions
[verb] occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; "The play amused the ladies"

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\Di*vert"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Diverted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Diverting}.] [F. divertir, fr. L. divertere, diversum, to go different ways, turn aside; di- = dis- + vertere to turn. See {Verse}, and cf. {Divorce}.] 1. 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. 2. 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. Syn: To please; gratify; amuse; entertain; exhilarate; delight; recreate. See {Amuse}.
\Di*vert"\, v. i. To turn aside; to digress. [Obs.] I diverted to see one of the prince's palaces. --Evelyn.

Synonyms for divert

amuse, disport, hive off

Related terms: amuse, change course, defile, desecrate, detract attention, disincline, divert the mind, enliven, gladden, hairpin, kill, loosen up, misapply, pilfer, prostitute, refract, refresh, slay, switch, turn aside, whip, zigzag

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Let's analyse "divert" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TREVID. Average typing speed for these characters is 1635 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. .. ...- . .-. -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: divert: 9 + 5 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: divert: 4 + 9 + 4 + 5 + 9 + 2 = 33, reduced: 33, and the final result is Thirty-Three.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
V (1)	22	Fool	Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish

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