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divert
verb
Send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
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daɪˈvɜːt
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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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The play amused the ladies
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