Amuse
/əˈmjuːz/
verbBeginnerCommonGeneral
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Definitions
1
To provide entertainment and enjoyment.
/əˈmjuːz/
verbpositiveBeginner
General
To entertain or occupy someone in a pleasant way.
The comedian's jokes amused the crowd.
💡 Simply: To make someone laugh or happy.
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2
The playful kitten amused the family.
How It's Used
Casual Conversation
"The clown amused the children with his antics."
Literary
"The witty dialogue amused the audience."
Idioms & expressions
to be amused by something
To find something entertaining or humorous.
"I was amused by her funny story."
From Old French amuser "to entertain, divert", from a- "to" + user "to use, employ".
The word has been used in similar ways for centuries, focusing on lighthearted entertainment.
Memory tip
Think of 'a muse' inspiring you with fun things.
Practice
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40%Written