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amuse

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈmjuz/ · UK /əˈmjuːz/

Forms: amused

amuse means: To make someone laugh or smile because something is funny.

verb

MAKE LAUGHB1

To make someone laugh or smile because something is funny.

  • Your jokes always amuse me.
  • The dog’s silly movements amused the children.
  • Did his story amuse you?

How to use it: amuse someone with something (She amused us with a funny story.)

Similar words: make laugh, tickle

Common phrases: amuse someone, amuse the audience, amuse with jokes

KEEP ENTERTAINEDB2

To keep someone pleasantly interested or busy.

  • These toys will amuse the children.
  • We amused ourselves by watching the boats.
  • Can you amuse him while I cook?

How to use it: amuse yourself with something (He amused himself with a puzzle while he waited.); amuse yourself by doing something (She amused herself by drawing little animals.)

Similar words: entertain, occupy

Opposites: bore

Common phrases: amuse yourself, amuse the children, amuse someone

Questions about amuse

What does amuse mean?

To make someone laugh or smile because something is funny.

What is amuse in other languages?

Türkçe: güldürmek · Español: hacer reír · Français: amuser · Deutsch: belustigen · Italiano: divertire · 日本語: 笑わせる

How do you pronounce amuse?

In American English /əˈmjuz/; in British English /əˈmjuːz/.

How do you use amuse in a sentence?

Your jokes always amuse me. The dog’s silly movements amused the children.

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