amuse

verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To cause someone to find something funny; to make someone laugh or smile.

  2. 2.

    To provide entertainment or enjoyment for someone.

  3. 3.

    To hold the attention of someone pleasantly.

Related words

See also: amused, amusement, amusing, entertain

Etymology

From Old French amuser ("to divert, cause to muse"), from a- ("at") + muser ("to stare, gape").