amuse

US /əˈmjuːz/

UK /əˈmjuːz/

1.

to make someone laugh or smile

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The clown's antics amused the children.

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He tried to amuse her with a funny story.

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entertain delight charm cheer divert

2.

to occupy someone's attention in an agreeable way

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The children amused themselves with games.

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She amused herself by reading a book.

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occupy engage distract absorb

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