amuse

/əˈmjuːz/
verb
  1. To entertain someone or make them laugh or smile.
    • She played a game with her little brother to amuse him during the long car ride.
    • The comedian told funny stories to amuse the audience.
    • The cat's silly antics never fail to amuse the whole family.
  2. To keep someone interested or occupied in a pleasant way.
    • She read a book to amuse herself while waiting for the train.
    • The museum had interactive exhibits to amuse visitors of all ages.
    • He built a model airplane to amuse himself on rainy afternoons.
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