1 [oftenpassive] to make sb laugh or smile:
[VN] My funny drawings amused the kids. * This will amuse you. * [VNtoinf] It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment.
2 [VN] to make time pass pleasantly for sb/yourself:
She suggested several ideas to help Laura amuse the twins. * I'm sure I'll be able to amuse myself for a few hours.
