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amuse

1 of 1verb
/əˈmjuz/
Forms:amuses,amusing,amused,amused
1

to make one's time enjoyable by doing something that is interesting and does not make one bored

transitive
  • She amused herself by reading a funny book on her commute.
  • Playing board games with friends always amuses him on weekends.
  • The playful antics of the kittens amused the children for hours.
  • The animated cartoon series amused kids and adults alike.
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2

to make someone laugh by being funny

transitive
  • The comedian’s jokes amused the audience, filling the room with laughter.
  • Her witty comments always manage to amuse her friends during conversations.
  • The clever antics of the playful puppy amused the children endlessly.
  • The clown's exaggerated expressions never fail to amuse the crowd.
  • His quirky sense of humor amused everyone at the party.