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отвлека́ть — meaning in English

otvlekat

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English meaning

amuse verb To entertain someone or make them laugh or smile.
distract verb To pull someone's attention away from what they should be focusing on.
divert verb To change the direction or course of something.

Senses

отвлека́ть is used for these senses in English:

distract (transitive) To divert the attention of.
divert (transitive) To distract.

amuse — full definition

verb To entertain someone or make them laugh or smile.
verb To occupy someone’s attention pleasantly, keeping them busy or distracted.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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