Amuse definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary AMU'SE, v.t. s ... conversation, or a show of curiosities. Dr.Johnson remarks, that amuse implies something less lively than divert, and less important than ... to engage the attention by hope or expectation; as, to amuse one by flattering promises. WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) v ... entertaining or pleasant fashion; "The play amused the ladies" [syn: amuse, divert, disport] 2: make (somebody) laugh; "The clown amused the ... entertain or occupy in a light, playful, or pleasant manner < amuse the child with a story > b. to appeal to the sense of humor of < the joke doesn't amuse me > intransitive verb obsolete muse • amusedly adverb • amuser noun ...
... in ever mingling dyes. DISPORT, v.t. To divert or amuse; as, he disports himself. WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) v ... entertaining or pleasant fashion; "The play amused the ladies" [syn: amuse, divert, disport] 2: play boisterously; "The children frolicked in the ... more at fare Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. divert, amuse 2. display intransitive verb to amuse oneself in light or lively fashion ; frolic • disportment noun Oxford ... carry one's self away from work, to go to amuse one's self. See Port demeanor, and cf. Sport.] To ... move in gayety; to move lightly and without restraint; to amuse one's self. Where light disports in ever mingling ...
... the mind from business or study; hence, to please; to amuse; to entertain; to exhilarate. Children are diverted with sports; men ... entertaining or pleasant fashion; "The play amused the ladies" [syn: amuse, divert, disport] 4: withdraw (money) and move into a different ... distracting the attention from what burdens or distresses Synonyms: see amuse Oxford Reference Dictionary v.tr. 1 (often foll. by from ... the attention of; distract. 2 (often as diverting adj.) entertain; amuse. Derivatives: divertingly adv. Etymology: ME f. F divertir f. L ... study; to cause to have lively and agreeable sensations; to amuse; to entertain; as, children are diverted with sports; men are ... by a comedy. --C. J. Smith. Syn: To please; gratify; amuse; entertain; exhilarate; delight; recreate. See Amuse. Webster's 1913 ...
... angels unawares. Hebrews 13. 2. To treat with conversation; to amuse or instruct by discourse; properly, to engage the attention and ... support; as, to entertain a hospital. 6. To please; to amuse; to divert. David entertained himself with the meditation of God ... intransitive verb to provide entertainment especially for guests Synonyms: see amuse • entertainer noun Oxford Reference Dictionary v.tr. 1 amuse; occupy agreeably. 2 a receive or treat as a guest ... Hold, cherish, harbor. 3. Take into consideration, consider. 4. Divert, amuse, please. Moby Thesaurus accommodate, admit, allow, amuse, amusement, bear, beguile, bestow, billet, board, bosom, cater to, ...
... represent] 5: be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children; "The kids were ... n. --v. 1 intr. (often foll. by with) occupy or amuse oneself pleasantly with some recreation, game, exercise, etc. 2 intr ... affect, agree, air space, alphabetic data, alphanumeric code, ample scope, amuse, amusement, angular data, ante, ante up, antic, antimasque, ape, appear ...
... rhythm — Edward Sapir > b. to provoke to laughter or merriment ; amuse < were tickled by the clown's antics > 2. to touch ... feel this sensation (my foot tickles). 2 tr. excite agreeably; amuse or divert (a person, a sense of humour, vanity, etc ... one's heart good. Moby Thesaurus affect the interest, agitate, amuse, appeal, arouse, attract, be attractive, beak, becharm, beckon, beguile, bewitch ...
... toil; to reanimate, as languid spirits or exhausted strength; to amuse or divert in weariness. Painters when they work on white ... toil or anxiety; to relieve; to cheer; to divert; to amuse; to gratify. Painters, when they work on white grounds, place ... of English Synonyms I. v. a. 1. Refresh, entertain, divert, amuse, cheer, enliven. 2. Delight, gratify, please. 3. Relieve, revive, reanimate ...
... amusement ; diverting • amusingly adverb • amusingness noun Webster's 1913 Dictionary Amuse A*muse" ([.a]*m[=u]z"), v. t. [imp. & p ... n. Amusing.] [F. amuser to make stay, to detain, to amuse, [`a] (L. ad) + OF. muser. See Muse, v.] 1. To ... To entertain; gratify; please; divert; beguile; deceive; occupy. Usage: To Amuse, Divert, Entertain. We are amused by that which occupies us ...
... study; to cause to have lively and agreeable sensations; to amuse; to entertain; as, children are diverted with sports; men are ... by a comedy. --C. J. Smith. Syn: To please; gratify; amuse; entertain; exhilarate; delight; recreate. See Amuse. Collin's Cobuild Dictionary If you describe something as diverting ...
... study; to cause to have lively and agreeable sensations; to amuse; to entertain; as, children are diverted with sports; men are ... by a comedy. --C. J. Smith. Syn: To please; gratify; amuse; entertain; exhilarate; delight; recreate. See Amuse.
... Queen Victoria [syn: amused, diverted, entertained] Webster's 1913 Dictionary Amuse A*muse" ([.a]*m[=u]z"), v. t. [imp. & p ... n. Amusing.] [F. amuser to make stay, to detain, to amuse, [`a] (L. ad) + OF. muser. See Muse, v.] 1. To ... To entertain; gratify; please; divert; beguile; deceive; occupy. Usage: To Amuse, Divert, Entertain. We are amused by that which occupies us ...
... to move up and down in the hand; literally, to amuse by play. Ye shall be dandled on her knees. Isaiah 1xvi. 2. To fondle; to amuse; to treat as a child; to toy with. I am ...
... carry one's self away from work, to go to amuse one's self. See Port demeanor, and cf. Sport.] To ... move in gayety; to move lightly and without restraint; to amuse one's self. Where light disports in ever mingling dyes ...