The jester entertained the king with jokes.

Meaning: A person who entertains others amused a male ruler of a country or state with short, funny stories or remarks.

Choice of Words: Jester is a person who entertains others, especially by telling jokes or performing tricks. Entertained means to amuse or divert someone. King is a male ruler of a country or state. Jokes are short, funny stories or remarks.

Alternative Expressions

The funny man made the leader laugh with his silly words.

Meaning: This sentence also describes how a jester made a king happy by telling him funny stories.

Choice of Words: Funny man is another way of saying jester. Leader is another way of saying king. Silly words are funny or nonsensical words. When you put them together, this sentence means the same thing as the first sentence.

The court jester amused the monarch with his humor.

Meaning: This sentence also describes how a jester made a king happy by telling him funny stories.

Choice of Words: Court jester is a more formal way of saying jester. Monarch is a more formal way of saying king. Humor is another word for jokes or funny stories. When you put them together, this sentence means the same thing as the first two sentences.

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