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Diverts

Verb / daɪˈvɜ:ts / / dɪˈvɜ:ts / Another word for diverts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'diverts' is to cause someone or something to change direction or turn away from what they were doing or intending to do.

Synonyms & similar words

divert amuse hiveoff disport deviate distracts entertains amuses occupies engages diverts diverts redirects shields relocates repositions turns veers changes averts deflects shifts sways steers dissuades

Example sentences

  1. He diverts his sister's attention with a funny joke.
  2. The teacher diverts the students' focus to a new topic.
  3. The game diverts my attention from my homework.
  4. The movie diverts the viewers with its exciting action scenes.
  5. The dog diverts the squirrel's path by barking loudly.

Quotes

  • Life is too short to be diverted by the opinions of others.
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it and not be diverted by other people's expectations.
  • The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces. Don't be diverted from your goals.

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