Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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Definition
amuse verb
/əˈmjuːz/ v [I or T]
•
to entertain someone, especially by humorous speech or action or by making someone laugh or smile
I've brought with me an article from yesterday's paper that I thought might amuse you.
[+ object + to infinitive] I think it amuses him to see people make fools of themselves.
Apparently these stories are meant to amuse.
•
to keep someone happy, especially for a short time
[R] We amused ourselves by watching the passers-by.
Shall I put on a video to amuse the kids while we're packing?
(Definition of amuse verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
