- verbamuse (verb) · amuses (third person present) · amused (past tense) · amused (past participle) · amusing (present participle)
- cause (someone) to find something funny; entertain:"he made faces to amuse her"
- provide interesting and enjoyable occupation for (someone):"they amused themselves digging through an old encyclopedia" · "the hotel has planned many activities to amuse its guests"
Originlate 15th century (in the sense ‘delude, deceive’): from Old French amuser ‘entertain, deceive’, from a- (expressing causal effect) + muser ‘stare stupidly’. Current senses date from the mid 17th century.Similar and Opposite Wordsverb- provide interesting and enjoyable occupation for (someone):
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- Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.to keep the attention of someone by entertaining that person: It’s a relief when your child can amuse herself for a whole hour. amuse verb [T] (MAKE LAUGH) to make someone smile or laugh: His subtle humor amused me.dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/amuse: to entertain or occupy in a light, playful, or pleasant manner She tried to amuse the child with a story. b : to appeal to the sense of humor of His jokes don't amuse me.www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amuseAmuse definition: to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner.www.dictionary.com/browse/amuse
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