Question

divert The farmers had successfully diverted some of the river's water to irrigate their crops during the drought. dɪˈvərt

Accepted Answer

(1) To turn from one purpose or course to another. (2) To give pleasure to by distracting from burdens or distress. The Roman circus was used to provide diversion for its citizens—and sometimes to divert their attention from the government's failings as well. The diversion was often in the form of a fight—men pitted against lions, bears, or each other—and the audience was sure to see blood and death. A diverting evening these days might instead include watching the same kind of mayhem on a movie screen

word	divert
definition	(1) To turn from one purpose or course to another. (2) To give pleasure to by distracting from burdens or distress.
eg_sentence	The farmers had successfully diverted some of the river's water to irrigate their crops during the drought.
explanation	The Roman circus was used to provide diversion for its citizens—and sometimes to divert their attention from the government's failings as well. The diversion was often in the form of a fight—men pitted against lions, bears, or each other—and the audience was sure to see blood and death. A diverting evening these days might instead include watching the same kind of mayhem on a movie screen
IPA	dɪˈvərt

Divert Diversion Turn Purpose Give Pleasure Distracting Burdens