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amuse

[ uh-myooz ]

verb (used with object)

amused, amusing.
  1. to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner:

    She amused the guests with witty conversation.

    Synonyms: cheer, charm, please

  2. to cause mirth, laughter, or the like, in:

    The comedian amused the audience with a steady stream of jokes.

  3. to cause (time, leisure, etc.) to pass agreeably.
  4. Archaic. to keep in expectation by flattery, pretenses, etc.
  5. Obsolete.
    1. to engross; absorb.
    2. to puzzle; distract.


amuse

/ əˈmjuːz /

verb

  1. to keep pleasantly occupied; entertain; divert
  2. to cause to laugh or smile
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Confusables Note

See bemuse.
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Other Words From

  • a·musa·ble adjective
  • a·muser noun
  • una·musa·ble adjective
  • una·musa·bly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of amuse1

First recorded in 1470–80; from Middle French amuser “to divert”; equivalent to a- 5 + muse
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Word History and Origins

Origin of amuse1

C15: from Old French amuser to cause to be idle, from muser to muse 1
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Synonym Study

Amuse, divert, entertain mean to occupy the attention with something pleasant. That which amuses is usually playful or humorous and pleases the fancy. Divert implies turning the attention from serious thoughts or pursuits to something light, amusing, or lively. That which entertains usually does so because of a plan or program that engages and holds the attention by being pleasing and sometimes instructive.
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Example Sentences

In a year of exuberance and dread, songs came from every which way to comfort, to amuse, to haunt, to tantalize.

Lyonne has frequently pointed out she’s the furthest thing from a pothead, but she also is amused about the pastime Jacobs assigned her character.

For the other drivers, this is wryly amusing, and all part of the game.

From BBC

However, in one instance, Ray found the scathing rumors to be quite amusing.

From Salon

I am actually part of a two-cranberry sauce family, which amuses me since I lack real passion for any of it, but I assure you this chutney does not act as a substitute for either.

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