amuse

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /əˈmjuːz/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ʌˈmjus/

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Verb

Plain form amuse

Third-person singular amuses

Past tense amused

Past participle amused

Present participle amusing

1. To amuse is to cause laughter and enjoyment; to be funny.

Related words

• entertain
• gratify