amuse
/əˈmjuːz/
a · muse
ə · ˈmjuːz
English Definition
v. to entertain or make someone laugh
Significado en Español
divertir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm vui, làm buồn cười
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
a(strengthen)+muse(meditate)→ to amuse, entertain.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “amuse”?
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A
bore
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B
entertain
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C
ignore
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D
sadden
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B — entertain.
“amuse” means v. to entertain or make someone laugh
Common questions about “amuse”
What does “amuse” mean?
amuse — v. to entertain or make someone laugh. In Chinese: 使娱乐，使发笑.
How do you pronounce “amuse”?
amuse is pronounced /əˈmjuːz/. It breaks into 2 syllables: a · muse.
Is “amuse” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. amuse appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “amuse”?
a(strengthen)+muse(meditate)→ to amuse, entertain.
