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• Amuse — A*muse ([.a]*m[=u]z ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Amused} ([.a]*m[=u]zd ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Amusing}.] [F. amuser to make stay, to detain, to amuse, [ a] (L. ad) + OF. muser. See {Muse}, v.] 1. To occupy or engage the attention of; to lose in deep… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• amuse — [ə myo͞oz′] vt. amused, amusing [Fr amuser < à, at + OFr muser, to stare fixedly, MUSE] 1. to keep pleasantly or enjoyably occupied or interested; entertain [we amused ourselves with games] 2. to make laugh, smile, etc. by being comical or… …   English World dictionary

• amuse — amuse, divert, entertain, recreate mean to cause or enable one to pass one’s time in pleasant or agreeable occupations. Their corresponding nouns amusement, diversion, entertainment, recreation are also synonyms denoting such an occupation or its …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

• Amuse bouche — An amuse bouche, also called an amuse gueule, is a tiny bite sized morsel traditionally served before the first course of a meal. Amuse bouche are different from appetizers, in that they are not ordered from a menu by patrons, but, when served,… …   Wikipedia

• amuse — v. 1) to amuse greatly, thoroughly, very much 2) (D; refl., tr.) to amuse by, with (she amused the children with tricks; they amused themselves by playing games) 3) (R) it amused us to watch them play; it amused me that they would never admit to… …   Combinatory dictionary

• amuse — verb ADVERB ▪ greatly, no end (BrE), to no end (AmE) ▪ Her discomfort amused him greatly. ▪ His impersonation of the President amused me (to) no end. ▪ always …   Collocations dictionary

• amuse */*/ — UK [əˈmjuːz] / US [əˈmjuz] verb Word forms amuse : present tense I/you/we/they amuse he/she/it amuses present participle amusing past tense amused past participle amused 1) [intransitive/transitive] to do or say something that other people think… …   English dictionary

• amuse — verb (amused; amusing) Etymology: Middle French amuser, from Old French, from a (from Latin ad ) + muser to muse Date: 15th century transitive verb 1. a. archaic to divert the attention of …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• amuse — amusable, adj. amuser, n. /euh myoohz /, v.t., amused, amusing. 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,… …   Universalium

• amuse — a|muse [ ə mjuz ] verb ** 1. ) intransitive or transitive to do or say something that other people think is funny or entertaining: Her stories never fail to amuse me. 2. ) transitive to keep someone interested or entertained, so that they do not… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• amuse — I (Roget s IV) v. Syn. divert, entertain, cheer, beguile, occupy, interest, delight, regale, make laugh, strike as funny, recreate, tickle, tickle one s fancy, raise a laugh, convulse, crack up*, break up*, have rolling in the aisles*, have in… …   English dictionary for students