AMUSE

verb (~d; amusing) Etymology: Middle French ~r, from Old French, from a- (from Latin ad-) + muser to muse Date: 15th century transitive verb 1. to divert the attention of so as to deceive, to occupy the attention of ; absorb , distract , bewilder , 2. to entertain or occupy in a light, playful, or pleasant manner , to appeal to the sense of humor of , intransitive verb muse , ~dly adverb ~r noun Synonyms: see: ~