Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to entertain or make someone laugh or smile
Pronunciations: US: /əˈmjuːz/; UK: /əˈmjuːz/
Origin and Usage: The word "amuse" comes from the French word "amuser," which means "to entertain." It first appeared in the English language in the early 15th century. Today, it is commonly used to describe something that is entertaining or funny.
Synonyms: entertain, delight, please, charm, divert
Related Words: humor, laugh, smile, comic, witty
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