amuse: Meaning and Definition of

a•muse

Pronunciation: (u-myz'), [key]
— a•mused, a•mus•ing.
  1. to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner: She amused the guests with witty conversation.
  2. to cause mirth, laughter, or the like, in: The comedian amused the audience with a steady stream of jokes.
  3. to cause (time, leisure, etc.) to pass agreeably.
  4. to keep in expectation by flattery, pretenses, etc.
    1. to engross; absorb.
    2. to puzzle; distract.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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