divertire

Definitions of divertire
  1. verb
    take into consideration, have in view
    synonyms: spassare
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    type of:
    contemplare
    consider as a possibility
  2. verb
    make (somebody) laugh
    synonyms: distrarre, spassare, svagare, svariare
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    type of:
    esilarare, movimentare, rallegrare, rasserenare, rianimare, rincorarsi, tranquillizzare, vivacizzare
    cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful
  3. verb
    maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
    synonyms: detenere, spassare
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    type of:
    avere, avvertire, provare, sentire, sentirsi
    undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
  4. verb
    provide entertainment for
    synonyms: distrarre, intrattenere, sollazzare, spassare, svagare, svariare
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    types:
    baloccare, dirottare, distrarre, spassare, svagare, svariare, trastullare
    occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
    banchettare
    provide a feast or banquet for
    type of:
    socializzare
    take part in social activities; interact with others
  5. verb
    occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
    synonyms: baloccare, dirottare, distrarre, spassare, svagare, svariare, trastullare
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    type of:
    distrarre, intrattenere, sollazzare, spassare, svagare, svariare
    provide entertainment for
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