Amuse meaning

What does “amuse” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“amuse” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion.

amuse

verb

  1. occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

    “The play amused the ladies”

  2. make (somebody) laugh

    “The clown amused the children”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University