English Dictionary
Definition amuse in British English
amuse
verb
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verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/əˈmjuːz/
1
to do or say something that other people think is funny or entertaining
2
to keep someone interested or entertained, so that they do not get bored
Example
Don't rush - we can find something to amuse ourselves with until you get here.
