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- Dictionaryamuse/əˈm(j)uːz/
verb
- 1. cause (someone) to find something funny: "he made faces to amuse her"
- 2. provide interesting and enjoyable occupation for (someone); entertain: "they amused themselves digging through an old encyclopedia" Similar Opposite
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AMUSE definition: 1. to entertain someone, especially by humorous speech or action or by making them laugh or smile…. Learn more.
Amuse definition: to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner. See examples of AMUSE used in a sentence.
The meaning of AMUSE is to entertain or occupy in a light, playful, or pleasant manner. How to use amuse in a sentence. Are amused and bemused synonyms? Synonym Discussion of Amuse.
AMUSE meaning: 1. to entertain someone, especially by humorous speech or action or by making them laugh or smile…. Learn more.
amuse, divert, entertain mean to occupy the attention with something pleasant. That which amuses is usually playful or humorous and pleases the fancy. divert implies turning the attention from serious thoughts or pursuits to something light, amusing, or lively.
AMUSE definition: 1. to make someone smile or laugh: 2. to keep someone interested and help them to have an…. Learn more.
1. To hold the attention of or occupy in an agreeable fashion: amused myself with a puzzle. 2. To cause to laugh or smile by being funny: amused the crowd with jokes. 3. Archaic To delude or deceive.