English dictionary

amuse

/@/'m/j//u/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

verb.social

Examples
The play amused the ladies.

Synonyms disport divert

Source: WordNet 3.0
make (somebody) laugh

verb.communication

Examples
The clown amused the children.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To occupy or engage the attention of; to lose in deep thought; to absorb; also, to distract; to bewilder.

verb

Source: webster1913
To muse; to mediate.

verb

Source: webster1913