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AMUSES Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word amuses. (exact relations)
There are 25 hypernyms of the word amuses. (close relations)
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captivates
verbv
verb

• attract; cause to be enamored

charms
nounn
noun

• attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

• a verbal formula believed to have magical force

• something believed to bring good luck

• (physics) one of the six flavors of quark, the third most massive of all quarks

verb

• attract; cause to be enamored

• control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft

• protect through supernatural powers or charms

• induce into action by using one's charm

delights
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

• something or someone that provides a source of happiness

verb

• give pleasure to or be pleasing to

• take delight in

• hold spellbound

enchants
verbv
verb

• hold spellbound

• attract; cause to be enamored

• cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something

entertains
verbv
verb

• provide entertainment for

• take into consideration, have in view

• maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

excites
verbv
verb

• arouse or elicit a feeling

• act as a stimulant

• stir feelings in

• cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

• to evoke sexual feelings

• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

• raise to a higher energy level

• produce a magnetic field in

fascinates
verbv
verb

• cause to be interested or curious

• to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

• attract; cause to be enamored

gladdens
verbv
verb

• make glad or happy

• become glad or happy

pleases
verbv
adverb

• used in polite request

verb

• give pleasure to or be pleasing to

• be the will of or have the will (to)

• give satisfaction

tickles
verbv
noun

• a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking

• the act of tickling

verb

• touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements

• feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

• touch or stroke lightly

divert
verbv
verb

• turn aside; turn away from

• send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one

• occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

• withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions

beguile
verbv
verb

• influence by slyness

• attract; cause to be enamored

disport
verbv
verb

• occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

• play boisterously

entertain
verbv
verb

• provide entertainment for

• take into consideration, have in view

• maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

exhilarate
verbv
verb

• fill with sublime emotion

gratify
verbv
verb

• make happy or satisfied

• yield (to); give satisfaction to

please
adverbadv
adverb

• used in polite request

verb

• give pleasure to or be pleasing to

• be the will of or have the will (to)

• give satisfaction

Best Hypernyms For AMUSES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for amuses, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (22)
cheer entertain allures amazes beguiles bewitches captivates charms delights enchants engages enraptures entertains excites fascinates grabs intrigues lures mesmerizes pleases spellbinds tickles
Phrases (3)
cheer upjolly alongjolly up

Alternatives for CAPTIVATES

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