amuse — to entertain someone in an enjoyable way; to make someone laugh or smile
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to entertain someone in an enjoyable way; to make someone laugh or smile
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈmjuːz/
Korean meaning: 즐겁게 하다, 재미있게 하다, 웃게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 어**뮤**즈
Example Sentences
- My cat amuses me by chasing its own tail for hours.
- She was not amused when she found out about the prank.
- The comedian failed to amuse the tough crowd with his recycled jokes.
amuse
VERB//əˈmjuːz//
to entertain someone in an enjoyable way; to make someone laugh or smile
A father amuses his children with silly faces and funny dance moves
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15세기 프랑스어에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '바라보다, 응시하다'라는 의미였다가 점차 '즐겁게 시간을 보내다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“My cat amuses me by chasing its own tail for hours.”
“She was not amused when she found out about the prank.”
“The comedian failed to amuse the tough crowd with his recycled jokes.”
“Children are easily amused by simple games and colorful toys.”
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