Amuse and Enthrall

Amuse

Amuse verb - To cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied.
Usage example: the older girl amused her four-year-old sister at the family reunion by showing her off to all the relatives

Enthrall and amuse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Enthrall" instead a verb "Amuse".

Nearby Words: amusement, amusing, amusingly

Enthrall

Enthrall verb - To hold the attention of as if by a spell.

Amuse and enthrall are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Amuse" instead a verb "Enthrall".

Nearby Word: enthralling
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Enthrall and Amuse. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/amuse/enthrall
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