amuse

divertire, far ridere

Far ridere o sorridere qualcuno con qualcosa di buffo.

In inglese semplice: To make someone laugh or smile because something is funny.

• Your jokes always amuse me.
• The dog’s silly movements amused the children.
• Did his story amuse you?

Come si usa: amuse someone with something (She amused us with a funny story.)

Sinonimi: make laugh, tickle

Espressioni comuni: amuse someone, amuse the audience, amuse with jokes

intrattenere, divertire

Tenere qualcuno piacevolmente occupato o interessato.

In inglese semplice: To keep someone pleasantly interested or busy.

• These toys will amuse the children.
• We amused ourselves by watching the boats.
• Can you amuse him while I cook?

Come si usa: amuse yourself with something (He amused himself with a puzzle while he waited.); amuse yourself by doing something (She amused herself by drawing little animals.)

Sinonimi: entertain, occupy

Contrari: bore

Espressioni comuni: amuse yourself, amuse the children, amuse someone