verb
to pass or cause to pass time in pleasant or agreeable activity
simple toys to amuse children on long trips
Synonyms: divert, entertain, recreate
Related Word: absorb, distract, engross; animate, enliven, fleet, quicken; beguile, charm, delight, enchant, fascinate, wile; while
Contrasted words: fatigue, irk, jade, pall (on), tire, wear (on), weary; bore, ennui