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preference; precedence; higher rank; privileged position; seniority
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amusing or amused #1 (permalink) Sun Apr 27, 2008 19:27 pm   amusing or amused		  
:roll:
I dont know what to say
I always keep my brother amusing or amused
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amusing or amused #2 (permalink) Sun Apr 27, 2008 20:10 pm   amusing or amused		  
Hi,

I would use 'amused'. 'Keep someone amused suggests you keep them in a happy state. 'Amusing' refers to things or people that are entertaining.

You could say: I keep my brother amused by telling him amusing stories.

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