amuse
Translation
to amuse, to entertain
Examples
His jokes amused everyone at the party.
His jokes amused everyone at the party.
She amused herself by reading a book.
She amused herself by reading a book.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to make (sb.) laugh or smile His jokes amused everyone.
((oneself)) ((with sth.)) to keep (oneself) entertained She amused herself with a book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entertain, delight, charm; Antonyms: bore, tire
Etymology
From Old French 'amuser' meaning 'to divert the attention, to deceive'. It breaks down into 'a-' (to) and 'muser' (to stare stupidly, waste time).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'amusement park', which is a place designed to amuse people.