Associations to the word «Divert»

Wiktionary

DIVERT, verb. (transitive) To turn aside from a course.
DIVERT, verb. (transitive) To distract.
DIVERT, verb. (transitive) To entertain or amuse (by diverting the attention)
DIVERT, verb. (obsolete) (intransitive) To turn aside; to digress.

Dictionary definition

DIVERT, verb. Turn aside; turn away from.
DIVERT, verb. Send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one.
DIVERT, verb. Occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; "The play amused the ladies".
DIVERT, verb. Withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions.

Wise words

Love. Fall in love and stay in love. Write only what you love, and love what you write. The key word is love. You have to get up in the morning and write something you love, something to live for.
Ray Bradbury