DIVERT
Di*vert", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diverted; p. pr. & vb. n. Diverting.]
Etym: [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.
DIVERT
Di*vert", v. i.
Defn: To turn aside; to digress. [Obs.]
I diverted to see one of the prince's palaces. Evelyn.
DIVERTER
Di*vert"er, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, diverts, turns off, or pleases.
DIVERTIBLE
Di*vert"i*ble, a.
Defn: Capable of being diverted.