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- pronunciation:
myuz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
amuses, amusing, amused |
| definition 1: |
to hold the interest of in a pleasant way; entertain.
They amused the baby with a rattle.- synonyms:
- cheer, divert, entertain, occupy
- antonyms:
- bore
- similar words:
- absorb, engross, interest
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| definition 2: |
to cause to smile or laugh.
His jokes amused us.- synonyms:
- cheer, please
- antonyms:
- depress
- similar words:
- charm, delight, exhilarate
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| related words: |
distract, occupy |
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