amuse
Example Sentences
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His brain was a mixed-up, bizarre place, but at least he could amuse himself sometimes.
From Literature
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Invariably these wacky scenarios will be more amusing to longtime fans, for whom a frantic climax akin to the lightning-meets-DeLorean ending of “Back to the Future” will play like nostalgia for nostalgia.
From Los Angeles Times
While she’s talking, Mrs. Pritchett’s face shifts from tired to amused to possibly intrigued.
From Literature
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Val stared at him coldly, while some of the other villagers exchanged amused glances.
From Literature
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Ilett's daily social media updates and the before and now pictures scattered across the digital sphere were initially quite amusing but serve as a reminder of how bad the team's form has been.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.