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Amuse

/əˈmjuz/
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(verb) To entertain or occupy (someone or something) in a pleasant manner; to stir (someone) with pleasing emotions.

How will they amuse the children on a wet afternoon?
Small things amuse small minds.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The clown's funny antics were sure to ____ the young children.

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