Amuse
To cause someone to find something funny or entertaining; to entertain or engage pleasantly.
verbAmuse
To cause someone to find something funny or entertaining; to entertain or engage pleasantly.
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Imagine This
Imagine a street performer pulling clever tricks and telling witty jokes that make a bored crowd suddenly smile and laugh.
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Sounds Like
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Looks Like
a-muse (a muse) – looks like the phrase 'a muse' with an extra letter
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Remember This
The noun form is amusement. Amuse is the action; amusement is the feeling or state. Be careful not to confuse with bemuse, which means to puzzle or bewilder.
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Other Forms
amusedadjective
amusingadjective
amusementnoun
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Connect With
entertain, delight, divert, charm, humor
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Note
Use with a direct object: 'amuse someone' or 'amuse oneself'. Distinguish from 'amused' (adjective) and 'amusing' (present participle/adjective).