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Definition amuse in British English

amuse verb

verb
/əˈmjuːz/
1

to do or say something that other people think is funny or entertaining

Example

Her stories never fail to amuse me.

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2

to keep someone interested or entertained, so that they do not get bored

Example

We need something that will amuse a 10-year-old for an afternoon.

Example

Don't rush - we can find something to amuse ourselves with until you get here.

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Definition amuse in British English