American English
/əˈmjuz/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
to make someone enjoy themselves, especially by making them laugh
Practice out loudto make someone enjoy themselves, especially by making them laugh
That comedian amused the audience.
The silly video amused my kids.
amuse the audience · amuse the children · amuse your guests
amuse + someone
amuse + someone + with + something
to do something enjoyable to pass the time, often while you wait
She amused herself by reading on the train.
We amused ourselves with a card game while we waited.
amuse yourself while waiting · amuse yourself with a game
amuse yourself + by + gerund
amuse yourself + with + something
to entertain yourself
I read to amuse myself.
The final e is dropped before -ing: amusing, not amuseing.