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- [uh-myooz]
- /əˈmyuz/
- /əˈmjuːz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-myooz]
- /əˈmyuz/
Definitions of amuse word
- verb amuse If something amuses you, it makes you want to laugh or smile. 3
- verb amuse If you amuse yourself, you do something in order to pass the time and not become bored. 3
- verb amuse to keep pleasantly occupied; entertain; divert 3
- verb amuse to cause to laugh or smile 3
- verb transitive amuse to keep pleasantly or enjoyably occupied or interested; entertain 3
- verb transitive amuse to make laugh, smile, etc. by being comical or humorous 3
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Origin of amuse
First appearance:
before 1470 One of the 25% oldest English words
1470-80; < Middle French amuser “to divert, amuse”; see a-5, muse
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Parts of speech for Amuse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
amuse popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
amuse usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amuse
verb amuse
- tickle — to touch or stroke lightly with the fingers, a feather, etc., so as to excite a tingling or itching sensation in; titillate.
- gratify — to give pleasure to (a person or persons) by satisfying desires or humoring inclinations or feelings: Her praise will gratify all who worked so hard to earn it.
- wow — to gain an enthusiastic response from; thrill.
- please — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
- delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
Antonyms for amuse
verb amuse
- annoy — If someone or something annoys you, it makes you fairly angry and impatient.
- disappoint — to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of: His gross ingratitude disappointed us.
- offend — to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in: Even the hint of prejudice offends me.
- pain — physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
- displease — to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy: His reply displeased the judge.
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