amuse

4 definitions • 8 examples

to entertain someone, especially by humorous speech or action or by making them laugh or smile:

I've brought an article from yesterday's paper that I thought might amuse you.

[ + obj + to infinitive ] I think it amuses him to see people make fools of themselves.

Apparently these stories are meant to amuse.

to keep someone happy, especially for a short time:

We amused ourselves by watching the passers-by.

Shall I put on a film to amuse the kids?

to keep the attention of someone by entertaining that person:

It’s a relief when your child can amuse herself for a whole hour.

to make someone smile or laugh:

His subtle humor amused me.

Her ability to hack into computer systems did not amuse her superiors.