/əˈmjuːz/

amuse

BrE /əˈmjuːz/

NAmE /əˈmjuːz/

to make sb laugh or smile

~ sb

My funny drawings amused the kids.

This will amuse you.

it amuses sb to do sth

It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment.

to make time pass pleasantly for sb/yourself

SYN entertain

~ sb

She suggested several ideas to help Laura amuse the twins.

~ yourself

I’m sure I’ll be able to amuse myself for a few hours.