Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

amuse

verb
/əˈmyuz/
Definition
To entertain or make someone laugh.
Examples
  • She told a joke to amuse her friends.
  • The clown’s antics were meant to amuse the children.
  • He spent the afternoon trying to amuse himself with a book.
Meaning
To cause someone to find something funny or enjoyable.
Synonyms
  • entertain
  • delight
  • divert
  • charm
  • fascinate