əˈmjuːz dɪˈspɔːt dəˈspɔɹt daɪˈvɜːt daɪˈvɝt send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one turn aside; turn away from withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion The play amused the ladies