Synonyms of the word amuse


AMUSECHEER - DISPORT - DIVERT - ENTERTAIN

amuse

  • v. (transitive) To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing emotions.
  • v. To cause laughter, to be funny.
  • v. (transitive, archaic) To keep in expectation; to beguile; to delude.
  • v. (transitive, archaic) To occupy or engage the attention of; to lose in deep thought; to absorb; also,…

cheer

  • n. (obsolete) The face.
  • n. (obsolete) One's expression or countenance.
  • n. (archaic) One's attitude, mood.
  • n. (uncountable) A cheerful attitude; gaiety; mirth.
  • n. That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness; provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment.
  • n. A cry expressing joy, approval or support such as "hurray".
  • n. A chant made in support of a team at a sports event.
  • v. (transitive) To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.
  • v. (transitive) To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
  • v. (transitive, intransitive) To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.

disport

  • v. (transitive, intransitive) to amuse oneself divertingly or playfully; to cavort or gambol.
  • v. To display ostentatiously.
  • v. To remove from a port; to carry away.
  • n. (archaic) A pastime; anything which diverts one from serious matters; a game; sport; relaxation, recreation;…
  • n. (obsolete) Fun; gaiety; merriment; mirth; joy.
  • n. (obsolete) Deportment; bearing; carriage.
  • n. (obsolete) orientation; elevation; bearing.

divert

  • v. (transitive) To turn aside from a course.
  • v. (transitive) To distract.
  • v. (transitive) To entertain or amuse (by diverting the attention).
  • v. (obsolete, intransitive) To turn aside; to digress.

entertain

  • v. (transitive) To amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.
  • v. (transitive and intransitive) To have someone over at one's home for a party or visit.
  • v. (transitive) To receive and take into consideration; to have a thought in mind.
  • v. (obsolete) To take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep.
  • v. (obsolete) To meet or encounter, as an enemy.
  • v. (obsolete) To lead on; to bring along; to introduce.
  • n. (obsolete) Entertainment; pleasure.
  • n. (obsolete) Reception of a guest; welcome.

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