Synonyms: divert
Definition: send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
Definition: cause to go somewhere
Usage: The explosion sent the car flying in the air; She sent her children to camp; He directed all his energies into his dissertation
Definition: turn aside; turn away from
Similar words: turn
Definition: change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
Usage: Turn towards me; The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face; She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs
Definition: withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions
Similar words: withdraw, draw, draw off, take out
Definition: remove (a commodity) from (a supply source)
Usage: She drew $2,000 from the account; The doctors drew medical supplies from the hospital's emergency bank
Synonyms: divert, disport, amuse
Definition: occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
Usage: The play amused the ladies
Similar words: entertain
Definition: provide entertainment for