AMUSE


Meaning of AMUSE in English

v. 1 tr. cause (a person) to laugh or smile. 2 tr. & refl. (often foll. by with, by) interest or occupy; keep (a person) entertained. amusing adj. amusingly adv.

[ ME f. OF amuser cause to muse (see MUSE(2)) f. causal a to + muser stare ]

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