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amused

/əˈmjuːzd/

Meanings
verb
To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing emotions.

Examples :

"I watch these movies because they amuse me."
entertainment sensation emotion

Related Words

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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absorbing verb

/əbˈsɔː.bɪŋ/ /æbˈsɔɹ.bɪŋ/

To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.

"The company is absorbing its smaller competitor, and soon their name will disappear. "

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opponents noun

/əˈpoʊnənts/ /əˈpoʊnɛnts/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

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complement noun

/ˈkɒmpləmənt/ /ˈkɑmpləmənt/

A protective substance that exists in the serum or other bodily fluid and is capable of killing microorganisms; complement.

"The doctor explained that the patient's low complement levels made them more vulnerable to infections. "

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displaying verb

/dɪsˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store was displaying new winter coats in the window. "

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amusement noun

/əˈmjuzmənt/

Entertainment.

"The school fair provided much amusement for the children. "

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expectation noun

/ɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/

The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.

"My expectation is that the school will have a good field trip next week. "

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entertain noun

/ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ /ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/

Entertainment; pleasure.

"The evening's entertainment was a wonderful family dinner. "

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entertained verb

/ˌɛntəˈteɪnd/ /ˌɛntɚˈteɪnd/

To amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.

"The motivational speaker not only instructed but also entertained the audience."

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attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

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pleasant noun

/ˈplɛzənt/

A wit; a humorist; a buffoon.

"The dinner party was a success thanks to the pleasant, who kept everyone laughing with his silly jokes. "

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complicated verb

/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/

To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.

"The teacher complicated the math problem by adding several extra steps. "