AMUSE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

Example: The play amused the ladies

Categories: Entertain

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

make (somebody) laugh

Example: The clown amused the children

Categories: Cheer, Cheer up, Jolly along, Jolly up

Synonyms

Amuse, Disport, Divert

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "amuse" comes from Proto-Indo-European *mū-. It started in Proto-Germanic *mū-. Then it appeared in Vulgar Latin *mūsa. Later, people used it in Old French *mus. After that, it was Old French amuser. Over time, it became Middle English *amusen. Many other languages have similar words:.

Occitan: musa
Italian: musare
North Frisian: müs
German: Maul
Frankish: *muoza
Proto-Germanic: *mōtǭ
Proto-Indo-European: *med-
Dutch: musen
Old High German: *muoza
German: Muße

🔗 Related Words

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🧩 Fun Fact

Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.