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- pronunciation:
myuz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
amuses, amusing, amused |
| definition 1: |
to occupy the attention of in a pleasing manner; entertain.
In those days, we had only radio to amuse us in the evenings.He amused his friends with his magic tricks.- synonyms:
- beguile, cheer, divert, entertain, occupy
- antonyms:
- bore
- similar words:
- absorb, disport, engross, interest, recreate, tickle
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| definition 2: |
to cause to smile or laugh.
Her joke did not amuse her boss although her co-workers found it funny.- synonyms:
- cheer, gladden, please, tickle
- antonyms:
- depress
- similar words:
- charm, delight, enliven, exhilarate, regale
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| related words: |
distract, occupy |
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