divertv.

/dɪˈvəːt/

/dʌɪˈvəːt/

Forms: Also 1500s dyvert(e.

Etymology: < Old French divertir (14–15th cent. in Hatzfeld & Darmesteter) = Italian divertire, Spanish divertir, < Latin dīvertĕre to turn in different directions, turn out of the way, with which is also blended Latin dēvertĕre to turn away or aside.

a. transitive. To turn aside (a thing, as a stream, etc.) from its (proper) direction or course; to deflect (the course of something); to turn from one destination or object to another.

ΘΚΠ

the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > change of direction of movement > change direction of movement of [verb (transitive)] > cause to deviate from course

charec1000

wrencha1200

turnc1275

to turn againc1330

swerve1390

wrya1400

reflectc1425

traverse1438

to turn aside1535

deduce1541

divert1548

to turn off1573

wrig1582

react1599

deflect1615

slent1639

decline1646

deviate1660

to wind off1677

sway1678

warp1814

switch1861

baffle1883

1548 Hall's Vnion: Henry IV f. xxviii^v Thei heryng of his armie, were diuerted to the partes of Britayn.

1649 J. Milton Εικονοκλαστης xxii. 187 [Since] it was proclaim'd that no man should conceal him, he diverted his course.

1699 Wallis in Pepys' Diary VI. 209 The old Channel..for diverting the Thames whilst London Bridge was building.

1709 J. Addison Tatler No. 161. ⁋8 My Eyes were soon diverted from this Prospect.

1794 R. J. Sulivan View of Nature II. 28 We read of irons, which being fixed in earth, diverted the stream of lightning.

1843 T. Arnold & J. C. Hare Hist. Rome III. 170 Some of the reinforcements..were afterwards diverted to other services.

1873 Act 36 & 37 Victoria c. 83 Preamb. To make good to the said Fund the sum so improperly diverted from it.

†b. In medical use: cf. diversion n. 1b. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the world > health and disease > healing > medical treatment > treatments removing or dispersing matter > remove or disperse [verb (transitive)] > disperse, etc., humours or morbid matter

cleansec1000

resolvea1398

slaya1400

dissolvec1400

evacuec1400

mundify?a1425

repel?a1425

attenuate1533

evacuate1533

discuss?1537

divert?1541

extenuate1541

intercide?1541

educe1574

scour1577

attray1579

clenge1582

divertise1597

derive1598

revel1598

display1607

draw1608

incide1612

correct1620

fuse1705

lavage1961

?1541 R. Copland Galen's Fourth Bk. Terapeutyke sig. Bj, in Guy de Chauliac's Questyonary Cyrurgyens Whan the humours that gathereth in the vlcerate partyes is nat very fer of..it behoueth to dyuert & dryue away, that is in restreynyng.

?1541 R. Copland Guy de Chauliac's Questyonary Cyrurgyens iv. sig. Niv Applyed..vnder the brestes for to staunche and dyuerte the floures of women.

1651 R. Wittie tr. J. Primrose Pop. Errours iv. §472. 401 That..the Physicians use..revulsions, and diverting remedies.

†c. reflexive. To turn aside; to betake oneself (to something different). Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > inattention > mental wandering > lack of concentration, distraction > divert oneself [verb (reflexive)]

divert1605

1605 Hist. Tryall Cheualry sig. B4 Which way soever I diuert my selfe, Thou seemst to follow with a louing eye.

1607 M. Hanmer tr. Eusebius in Aunc. Eccl. Hist. (ed. 3) vii. xxi. 134 They diuerted themselues, and fled from their most louing and dearest friends.

1656 T. Stanley Hist. Philos. II. iv. 22 He [sc. Bion] diverted himselfe to Philosophy.

a. intransitive (for reflexive). To turn aside out of one's course; to deviate, digress (literal and figurative). (The earliest sense exemplified; now archaic.)

ΘΚΠ

the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > change of direction of movement > change direction of movement [verb (intransitive)] > diverge from course

bowa1000

swervec1330

wrya1350

crookc1380

to turn asidea1382

depart1393

decline14..

wryc1400

divert1430

desvoy1481

wave1548

digress1552

prevaricate1582

yaw1584

to turn off1605

to come off1626

deviate1635

sag1639

to flinch out1642

deflect1646

de-err1657

break1678

verge1693

sheera1704

to break off1725

lean1894

the mind > will > decision > irresolution or vacillation > reversal of or forsaking one's will or purpose > reverse or abandon one's purpose [verb (intransitive)]

wendOE

divert1430

to turn one's tale1525

relent1528

revolt1540

resile?a1597

crinkle1612

to throw in (or up) one's cards1688

to box the compass1714

to turn round1808

crawfish1848

to back down1849

duff1883

back-pedal1891

punk1920

back-track1947

to back off1961

1430 J. Lydgate tr. Hist. Troy i. vi If that I shulde..Fro this my purpose by any way diuerte.

1430 J. Lydgate tr. Thebes ii. (R.) [He] List not once aside to diuert But kept his way.

1548 Hall's Vnion: Richard III f. xlvj That when they approched the marches..they should dyuerte and take the next weye into Fraunce.

c1660 J. Evelyn Diary anno 1641 (1955) II. 56 As I return'd we diverted to one of the Princes Palaces.

a1701 H. Maundrell Journey Aleppo to Jerusalem (1703) 33 We diverted a little out of the way to see it.

1774 S. Hallifax Anal. Rom. Law (1795) Pref. 23 Studies..from which..I should never have diverted.

1804 Ld. Nelson 10 Feb. in Dispatches & Lett. (1845) I. 413 Captain Richardson cannot divert from the immediate prosecution of my orders.

1895 W. Munk Life Sir H. Halford 10 He..was bred to physic, but he diverted to the diplomatic line.

†b. To withdraw oneself, separate from; to part. (Also reflexive). Obsolete. rare.

ΘΚΠ

the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > change of direction of movement > change direction of movement [verb (reflexive)] > deviate from course

to turn asidea1450

diverta1575

the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > going away > go away [verb (reflexive)] > part

shedc1175

dissever1488

diverta1575

society > society and the community > social relations > lack of social communication or relations > separation or isolation > separate [verb (intransitive)]

dealc1000

to make separationc1450

to break up1535

diverta1575

disjoina1642

unherd1661

separate1690

to cut (also slip) the painter1699

enisle1852

segregate1863

bust1880

isolate1988

a1575 N. Harpsfield Treat. Divorce Henry VIII (1878) (modernized text) 293 The King might divert and divorce himself from Queen Katherine.

1604 R. Cawdrey Table Alphabet. Diuert, turne from to another.

1705–14 Forbes in M. P. Brown Suppl. Dict. Decisions Court of Session (1826) V. 60 (Jam.) In case they should divert, and live separately.

3. transitive (transferred and figurative). To turn aside the course or tendency, or interrupt the progress, of (an action, design, feeling, etc.); to avert, ward off, turn in another direction.

ΘΚΠ

the world > space > direction > direct [verb (transitive)] > change the direction of

wrya1400

divert1548

wrench1582

break1600

deflect1615

deviate1660

wrest1759

sidetrack1887

the world > action or operation > difficulty > hindrance > hindering completely or preventing > hinder completely or prevent [verb (transitive)] > obviate > prevent the occurrence of or avert

werec925

withsitc1300

shun1338

to turn awaya1382

forfend1382

declinec1430

stopa1538

divert1548

refract1563

withturn1563

antevert1583

avert1586

pervert1594

deprive1627

averruncate1663

stave1664

to stop off1891

1548 Hall's Vnion: Henry VI f. clxxiiij [They] studied to diuert and turne from them, all michief or infortunitie.

a1616 W. Shakespeare Henry V (1623) ii. 0. 15 The French..Seeke to diuert the English purposes.

1649 J. Milton Εικονοκλαστης xi. 108 Which Omen..God hath not diverted.

1733 A. Pope Of Use of Riches 3 Could France..divert our brave designs?

1862 B. Brodie Psychol. Inq. II. ii. 70 Persevering labour, not diverted from one object to another.

1874 J. R. Green Short Hist. Eng. People vi. §4. 303 The indignation of the New Learning was diverted to more practical ends.

†4. (?) To turn awry, or away from the straight. Obsolete. rare.

ΘΚΠ

the world > space > shape > misshapenness > put out of shape [verb (transitive)] > distort

wresta1000

writheOE

miswrencha1393

wrya1586

divert1609

crumple1615

rumple1636

contort1705

screwa1711

distort1751

twist1769

shevel1777

gnarl1814

1609 W. Shakespeare Troilus & Cressida i. iii. 99 Frights, changes, horrors Diuert and crack, rend and deracinate, The vnitie and married calme of states Quite from their fixure.

a. To draw off (a person) from a particular course, design, etc.; to cause (the mind, attention, etc.) to turn from one channel to another; to distract.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > inattention > mental wandering > lack of concentration, distraction > distract [verb (transitive)]

fortogglea1300

to call away1529

scatter1530

forhale1579

to draw away1586

diffuse?1587

to call off1606

divert1609

to put out1616

avoke1623

disjoint1628

to take a person out of himself (herself, etc.)1631

to draw off1646

divertise1648

to take off1670

dissipate1684

to turn off1741

to throw out1821

to turn away1848

the world > action or operation > inaction > not doing > abstaining or refraining from action > abstain or refrain from (action) [verb (transitive)] > avoid or shun > turn aside from > cause to

writhea1400

wrya1400

reflecta1500

reverta1500

withstand1508

reversec1540

declinea1555

evert1569

deflecta1575

divert1609

bias1628

blank1640

avert1697

shunt1858

sidetrack1887

ride1908

1609 W. Shakespeare Sonnets cxv. sig. G4^v Time, whose milliond accidents..Diuert strong mindes to th' course of altring things.

1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost ix. 814 Other care..May have diverted from continual watch Our great Forbidder.

1705 T. Hearne Ductor Historicus (ed. 2) I. iii. 464 Presently after which Augustus was diverted by a Revolt of the Armenians.

1782 W. Cowper Let. 11 Nov. (1981) II. 89 Less profitable amusements divert their attention.

1853 C. Brontë Villette I. xi. 202 She had an important avocation..to fill her time, divert her thoughts, and divide her interest.

1874 L. Stephen Hours in Libr. 1st Ser. 6 People are diverted from the weak part of the story by this ingenious confirmation.

b. Military: see diversion n. 3.

ΚΠ

1600 E. Blount tr. G. F. di Conestaggio Hist. Uniting Portugall to Castill 309 To divert the Spanish forces.

1665 T. Manley tr. H. Grotius De Rebus Belgicis 596 It was necessary first to divert the Enemy to some other part.

a. To draw away from fatiguing or serious occupations; pleasurably to excite the mind or attract the attention; to entertain, amuse.

ΘΚΠ

society > leisure > entertainment > [verb (transitive)]

skenta1250

solace1297

comfort1303

gamec1330

disportc1374

mirtha1400

solancea1400

playa1450

recreate1531

pastime1577

sport1577

entertain1593

to take a person out of himself (herself, etc.)1631

divertise1651

to take the fancy of1653

divert1662

amuse1667

tickle1682

1662 J. Davies tr. A. Olearius Voy. & Trav. Ambassadors 278 Paste and Sugar..which were brought to the Table, rather to divert the Eye, than to sharpen the Appetite.

1709 R. Steele Tatler No. 106. ⁋1 I had neither Friends or Books to divert me.

1858 N. Hawthorne Fr. & Ital. Jrnls. I. 259 The people..seemed much diverted at our predicament.

b. reflexive. To entertain, amuse, recreate oneself; to give oneself to diversion. Now rare.

ΘΚΠ

society > leisure > entertainment > [verb (reflexive)]

shurt?c1225

playc1300

solace1340

lakea1375

to disport oneselfc1385

sport?a1425

short1449

recreate1530

entertain1594

to make oneself glee1602

deboise1633

divertise1651

divert1660

regale1682

besport1855

1660 R. Coke Justice Vindicated 12 When they are alone, and seek company to divert themselves, so to elude the length of time.

c1665 L. Hutchinson Mem. Col. Hutchinson (1973) To Children 4 He..often diverted himselfe with a violl.

1719 D. Defoe Life Robinson Crusoe 181 I used frequently to visit my Boat..sometimes I went out in her to divert my self.

1800 Med. & Physical Jrnl. 4 285 [He] was diverting himself with some of his companions at the rural diversion of hop, spring, and leap.

†c. intransitive (for reflexive) = 6b. Obsolete. rare.

ΘΚΠ

society > leisure > entertainment > [verb (intransitive)]

playeOE

glewc900

gameOE

lakec1300

solace1340

bourdc1440

dallyc1440

sporta1450

to make sportc1475

disport1480

to have a good (bad, etc.) time (of it, formerly on it)1509

toy?1521

pastime1523

recreate1589

jest1597

feast1609

deliciate1633

divert1670

carpe diem1817

hobby-horse1819

popjoy1853

that'll be the day1916

to play around1929

loon1969

1670 G. Havers tr. G. Leti Il Cardinalismo di Santa Chiesa ii. iii. 177 He apply'd himself to divert amongst other young men, rather than to converse amongst books.

†7. transitive. To cause (time) to pass pleasantly; to while away. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the world > time > spending time > spend time or allow time to pass [verb (transitive)] > pleasantly

short1449

shorten1579

deceive1591

sport1593

delude1615

entreata1616

while1635

elude1660

divert1707

dangle1727

wile1796

smile1803

to round off1824

1707 J. Stevens tr. F. de Quevedo Comical Wks. 247 They diverted the Afternoon playing at All-Fours.

1726 G. Shelvocke Voy. round World xii. 384 I told them, that..going to California would divert our time.

1773 H. Chapone Lett. Improvem. Mind I. 157 How trifling is the talent of diverting an idle hour.

Derivatives

diˈverted adj.

ΘΚΠ

the world > space > direction > [adjective] > turning or able to face any direction > turned away

diverted1608

aversed1609

aversea1682

averted1704

deflect1851

the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > change of direction of movement > [adjective] > deviating from straight course

wrongc1440

swerving1534

wrya1586

wriedc1595

diverted1608

dissilient1656

deviatory1702

out-of-the-waya1732

tangent1787

wide1827

deflected1860

tangential1867

deviative1878

deviating1883

1608 G. Chapman Conspiracie Duke of Byron iv, in Wks. (1873) II. 278 Their diverted ears, Their backs turned to us.

a1616 W. Shakespeare As you like It (1623) ii. iii. 38 I rather will subiect me to the malice Of a diuerted blood, and bloudie brother.

1812 L. Hunt in Examiner 7 Dec. 771/1 How is he to hold the balance with diverted eyes, and a hand that is trembling with passion?

This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1897; most recently modified version published online December 2020).

单词	divert
释义	divertv. /dɪˈvəːt//dʌɪˈvəːt/ Forms: Also 1500s dyvert(e. Etymology: < Old French divertir (14–15th cent. in Hatzfeld & Darmesteter) = Italian divertire, Spanish divertir, < Latin dīvertĕre to turn in different directions, turn out of the way, with which is also blended Latin dēvertĕre to turn away or aside. 1. a. transitive. To turn aside (a thing, as a stream, etc.) from its (proper) direction or course; to deflect (the course of something); to turn from one destination or object to another. ΘΚΠ the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > change of direction of movement > change direction of movement of [verb (transitive)] > cause to deviate from course charec1000 wrencha1200 turnc1275 to turn againc1330 swerve1390 wrya1400 reflectc1425 traverse1438 to turn aside1535 deduce1541 divert1548 to turn off1573 wrig1582 react1599 deflect1615 slent1639 decline1646 deviate1660 to wind off1677 sway1678 warp1814 switch1861 baffle1883 1548 Hall's Vnion: Henry IV f. xxviii^v Thei heryng of his armie, were diuerted to the partes of Britayn. 1649 J. Milton Εικονοκλαστης xxii. 187 [Since] it was proclaim'd that no man should conceal him, he diverted his course. 1699 Wallis in Pepys' Diary VI. 209 The old Channel..for diverting the Thames whilst London Bridge was building. 1709 J. Addison Tatler No. 161. ⁋8 My Eyes were soon diverted from this Prospect. 1794 R. J. Sulivan View of Nature II. 28 We read of irons, which being fixed in earth, diverted the stream of lightning. 1843 T. Arnold & J. C. Hare Hist. Rome III. 170 Some of the reinforcements..were afterwards diverted to other services. 1873 Act 36 & 37 Victoria c. 83 Preamb. To make good to the said Fund the sum so improperly diverted from it. †b. In medical use: cf. diversion n. 1b. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the world > health and disease > healing > medical treatment > treatments removing or dispersing matter > remove or disperse [verb (transitive)] > disperse, etc., humours or morbid matter cleansec1000 resolvea1398 slaya1400 dissolvec1400 evacuec1400 mundify?a1425 repel?a1425 attenuate1533 evacuate1533 discuss?1537 divert?1541 extenuate1541 intercide?1541 educe1574 scour1577 attray1579 clenge1582 divertise1597 derive1598 revel1598 display1607 draw1608 incide1612 correct1620 fuse1705 lavage1961 ?1541 R. Copland Galen's Fourth Bk. Terapeutyke sig. Bj, in Guy de Chauliac's Questyonary Cyrurgyens Whan the humours that gathereth in the vlcerate partyes is nat very fer of..it behoueth to dyuert & dryue away, that is in restreynyng. ?1541 R. Copland Guy de Chauliac's Questyonary Cyrurgyens iv. sig. Niv Applyed..vnder the brestes for to staunche and dyuerte the floures of women. 1651 R. Wittie tr. J. Primrose Pop. Errours iv. §472. 401 That..the Physicians use..revulsions, and diverting remedies. †c. reflexive. To turn aside; to betake oneself (to something different). Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > inattention > mental wandering > lack of concentration, distraction > divert oneself [verb (reflexive)] divert1605 1605 Hist. Tryall Cheualry sig. B4 Which way soever I diuert my selfe, Thou seemst to follow with a louing eye. 1607 M. Hanmer tr. Eusebius in Aunc. Eccl. Hist. (ed. 3) vii. xxi. 134 They diuerted themselues, and fled from their most louing and dearest friends. 1656 T. Stanley Hist. Philos. II. iv. 22 He [sc. Bion] diverted himselfe to Philosophy. 2. a. intransitive (for reflexive). To turn aside out of one's course; to deviate, digress (literal and figurative). (The earliest sense exemplified; now archaic.) ΘΚΠ the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > change of direction of movement > change direction of movement [verb (intransitive)] > diverge from course bowa1000 swervec1330 wrya1350 crookc1380 to turn asidea1382 depart1393 decline14.. wryc1400 divert1430 desvoy1481 wave1548 digress1552 prevaricate1582 yaw1584 to turn off1605 to come off1626 deviate1635 sag1639 to flinch out1642 deflect1646 de-err1657 break1678 verge1693 sheera1704 to break off1725 lean1894 the mind > will > decision > irresolution or vacillation > reversal of or forsaking one's will or purpose > reverse or abandon one's purpose [verb (intransitive)] wendOE divert1430 to turn one's tale1525 relent1528 revolt1540 resile?a1597 crinkle1612 to throw in (or up) one's cards1688 to box the compass1714 to turn round1808 crawfish1848 to back down1849 duff1883 back-pedal1891 punk1920 back-track1947 to back off1961 1430 J. Lydgate tr. Hist. Troy i. vi If that I shulde..Fro this my purpose by any way diuerte. 1430 J. Lydgate tr. Thebes ii. (R.) [He] List not once aside to diuert But kept his way. 1548 Hall's Vnion: Richard III f. xlvj That when they approched the marches..they should dyuerte and take the next weye into Fraunce. c1660 J. Evelyn Diary anno 1641 (1955) II. 56 As I return'd we diverted to one of the Princes Palaces. a1701 H. Maundrell Journey Aleppo to Jerusalem (1703) 33 We diverted a little out of the way to see it. 1774 S. Hallifax Anal. Rom. Law (1795) Pref. 23 Studies..from which..I should never have diverted. 1804 Ld. Nelson 10 Feb. in Dispatches & Lett. (1845) I. 413 Captain Richardson cannot divert from the immediate prosecution of my orders. 1895 W. Munk Life Sir H. Halford 10 He..was bred to physic, but he diverted to the diplomatic line. †b. To withdraw oneself, separate from; to part. (Also reflexive). Obsolete. rare. ΘΚΠ the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > change of direction of movement > change direction of movement [verb (reflexive)] > deviate from course to turn asidea1450 diverta1575 the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > going away > go away [verb (reflexive)] > part shedc1175 dissever1488 diverta1575 society > society and the community > social relations > lack of social communication or relations > separation or isolation > separate [verb (intransitive)] dealc1000 to make separationc1450 to break up1535 diverta1575 disjoina1642 unherd1661 separate1690 to cut (also slip) the painter1699 enisle1852 segregate1863 bust1880 isolate1988 a1575 N. Harpsfield Treat. Divorce Henry VIII (1878) (modernized text) 293 The King might divert and divorce himself from Queen Katherine. 1604 R. Cawdrey Table Alphabet. Diuert, turne from to another. 1705–14 Forbes in M. P. Brown Suppl. Dict. Decisions Court of Session (1826) V. 60 (Jam.) In case they should divert, and live separately. 3. transitive (transferred and figurative). To turn aside the course or tendency, or interrupt the progress, of (an action, design, feeling, etc.); to avert, ward off, turn in another direction. ΘΚΠ the world > space > direction > direct [verb (transitive)] > change the direction of wrya1400 divert1548 wrench1582 break1600 deflect1615 deviate1660 wrest1759 sidetrack1887 the world > action or operation > difficulty > hindrance > hindering completely or preventing > hinder completely or prevent [verb (transitive)] > obviate > prevent the occurrence of or avert werec925 withsitc1300 shun1338 to turn awaya1382 forfend1382 declinec1430 stopa1538 divert1548 refract1563 withturn1563 antevert1583 avert1586 pervert1594 deprive1627 averruncate1663 stave1664 to stop off1891 1548 Hall's Vnion: Henry VI f. clxxiiij [They] studied to diuert and turne from them, all michief or infortunitie. a1616 W. Shakespeare Henry V (1623) ii. 0. 15 The French..Seeke to diuert the English purposes. View more context for this quotation 1649 J. Milton Εικονοκλαστης xi. 108 Which Omen..God hath not diverted. 1733 A. Pope Of Use of Riches 3 Could France..divert our brave designs? 1862 B. Brodie Psychol. Inq. II. ii. 70 Persevering labour, not diverted from one object to another. 1874 J. R. Green Short Hist. Eng. People vi. §4. 303 The indignation of the New Learning was diverted to more practical ends. †4. (?) To turn awry, or away from the straight. Obsolete. rare. ΘΚΠ the world > space > shape > misshapenness > put out of shape [verb (transitive)] > distort wresta1000 writheOE miswrencha1393 wrya1586 divert1609 crumple1615 rumple1636 contort1705 screwa1711 distort1751 twist1769 shevel1777 gnarl1814 1609 W. Shakespeare Troilus & Cressida i. iii. 99 Frights, changes, horrors Diuert and crack, rend and deracinate, The vnitie and married calme of states Quite from their fixure. View more context for this quotation 5. a. To draw off (a person) from a particular course, design, etc.; to cause (the mind, attention, etc.) to turn from one channel to another; to distract. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > inattention > mental wandering > lack of concentration, distraction > distract [verb (transitive)] fortogglea1300 to call away1529 scatter1530 forhale1579 to draw away1586 diffuse?1587 to call off1606 divert1609 to put out1616 avoke1623 disjoint1628 to take a person out of himself (herself, etc.)1631 to draw off1646 divertise1648 to take off1670 dissipate1684 to turn off1741 to throw out1821 to turn away1848 the world > action or operation > inaction > not doing > abstaining or refraining from action > abstain or refrain from (action) [verb (transitive)] > avoid or shun > turn aside from > cause to writhea1400 wrya1400 reflecta1500 reverta1500 withstand1508 reversec1540 declinea1555 evert1569 deflecta1575 divert1609 bias1628 blank1640 avert1697 shunt1858 sidetrack1887 ride1908 1609 W. Shakespeare Sonnets cxv. sig. G4^v Time, whose milliond accidents..Diuert strong mindes to th' course of altring things. View more context for this quotation 1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost ix. 814 Other care..May have diverted from continual watch Our great Forbidder. View more context for this quotation 1705 T. Hearne Ductor Historicus (ed. 2) I. iii. 464 Presently after which Augustus was diverted by a Revolt of the Armenians. 1782 W. Cowper Let. 11 Nov. (1981) II. 89 Less profitable amusements divert their attention. 1853 C. Brontë Villette I. xi. 202 She had an important avocation..to fill her time, divert her thoughts, and divide her interest. 1874 L. Stephen Hours in Libr. 1st Ser. 6 People are diverted from the weak part of the story by this ingenious confirmation. b. Military: see diversion n. 3. ΚΠ 1600 E. Blount tr. G. F. di Conestaggio Hist. Uniting Portugall to Castill 309 To divert the Spanish forces. 1665 T. Manley tr. H. Grotius De Rebus Belgicis 596 It was necessary first to divert the Enemy to some other part. 6. a. To draw away from fatiguing or serious occupations; pleasurably to excite the mind or attract the attention; to entertain, amuse. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > entertainment > [verb (transitive)] skenta1250 solace1297 comfort1303 gamec1330 disportc1374 mirtha1400 solancea1400 playa1450 recreate1531 pastime1577 sport1577 entertain1593 to take a person out of himself (herself, etc.)1631 divertise1651 to take the fancy of1653 divert1662 amuse1667 tickle1682 1662 J. Davies tr. A. Olearius Voy. & Trav. Ambassadors 278 Paste and Sugar..which were brought to the Table, rather to divert the Eye, than to sharpen the Appetite. 1709 R. Steele Tatler No. 106. ⁋1 I had neither Friends or Books to divert me. 1858 N. Hawthorne Fr. & Ital. Jrnls. I. 259 The people..seemed much diverted at our predicament. b. reflexive. To entertain, amuse, recreate oneself; to give oneself to diversion. Now rare. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > entertainment > [verb (reflexive)] shurt?c1225 playc1300 solace1340 lakea1375 to disport oneselfc1385 sport?a1425 short1449 recreate1530 entertain1594 to make oneself glee1602 deboise1633 divertise1651 divert1660 regale1682 besport1855 1660 R. Coke Justice Vindicated 12 When they are alone, and seek company to divert themselves, so to elude the length of time. c1665 L. Hutchinson Mem. Col. Hutchinson (1973) To Children 4 He..often diverted himselfe with a violl. 1719 D. Defoe Life Robinson Crusoe 181 I used frequently to visit my Boat..sometimes I went out in her to divert my self. 1800 Med. & Physical Jrnl. 4 285 [He] was diverting himself with some of his companions at the rural diversion of hop, spring, and leap. †c. intransitive (for reflexive) = 6b. Obsolete. rare. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > entertainment > [verb (intransitive)] playeOE glewc900 gameOE lakec1300 solace1340 bourdc1440 dallyc1440 sporta1450 to make sportc1475 disport1480 to have a good (bad, etc.) time (of it, formerly on it)1509 toy?1521 pastime1523 recreate1589 jest1597 feast1609 deliciate1633 divert1670 carpe diem1817 hobby-horse1819 popjoy1853 that'll be the day1916 to play around1929 loon1969 1670 G. Havers tr. G. Leti Il Cardinalismo di Santa Chiesa ii. iii. 177 He apply'd himself to divert amongst other young men, rather than to converse amongst books. †7. transitive. To cause (time) to pass pleasantly; to while away. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the world > time > spending time > spend time or allow time to pass [verb (transitive)] > pleasantly short1449 shorten1579 deceive1591 sport1593 delude1615 entreata1616 while1635 elude1660 divert1707 dangle1727 wile1796 smile1803 to round off1824 1707 J. Stevens tr. F. de Quevedo Comical Wks. 247 They diverted the Afternoon playing at All-Fours. 1726 G. Shelvocke Voy. round World xii. 384 I told them, that..going to California would divert our time. 1773 H. Chapone Lett. Improvem. Mind I. 157 How trifling is the talent of diverting an idle hour. Derivatives diˈverted adj. ΘΚΠ the world > space > direction > [adjective] > turning or able to face any direction > turned away diverted1608 aversed1609 aversea1682 averted1704 deflect1851 the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > change of direction of movement > [adjective] > deviating from straight course wrongc1440 swerving1534 wrya1586 wriedc1595 diverted1608 dissilient1656 deviatory1702 out-of-the-waya1732 tangent1787 wide1827 deflected1860 tangential1867 deviative1878 deviating1883 1608 G. Chapman Conspiracie Duke of Byron iv, in Wks. (1873) II. 278 Their diverted ears, Their backs turned to us. a1616 W. Shakespeare As you like It (1623) ii. iii. 38 I rather will subiect me to the malice Of a diuerted blood, and bloudie brother. View more context for this quotation 1812 L. Hunt in Examiner 7 Dec. 771/1 How is he to hold the balance with diverted eyes, and a hand that is trembling with passion? This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1897; most recently modified version published online December 2020). < v.1430
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