- 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.The meaning of AMUSE is to entertain or occupy in a light, playful, or pleasant manner.www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amuseMeaning of amuse in English amuse verb [ I or T ] uk / əˈmjuːz / us / əˈmjuːz / Add to word list B2 to entertain someone, especially by humorous speech or action or by making them laugh or smile:dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/amuseverb (used with object),a·mused, a·mus·ing. to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner: She amused the guests with witty conversation. to cause mirth, laughter, or the like, in: The comedian amused the audience with a steady stream of jokes.www.dictionary.com/browse/amusea·muse (ə-myo͞oz′) tr.v. a·mused, a·mus·ing, a·mus·es 1. To hold the attention of or occupy in an agreeable fashion: amused myself with a puzzle.www.thefreedictionary.com/amuse
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