amuse

//əˈmjuːz//
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Verb

amuseInfinitive
amusePresent tense
amusedPast tense
amusedPast participle
amusingPresent participle
amusesThird-person singular
1

To cause someone to find something funny or entertaining; to make someone laugh or smile.

The comedian's jokes amused the audience.

2

To keep someone occupied or entertained in a pleasant way.

I gave the children some toys to amuse them during the long car ride.

Antonym