dēlectō — meaning in English

English meaning

• amuse verb To entertain someone or make them laugh or smile.
• delight noun A feeling of great pleasure or joy.

Senses

dēlectō is used for these senses in English:

• amuse (transitive) To entertain or occupy (someone or something) in a pleasant manner; to stir (someone) with pleasing emotions.
• delight To give delight to; to affect with great pleasure; to please highly.

amuse — full definition

1. verb To entertain someone or make them laugh or smile.
2. verb To occupy someone’s attention pleasantly, keeping them busy or distracted.

delight — full definition

1. noun A feeling of great pleasure or joy.
2. verb To give someone great pleasure or joy.

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