vi to muse; to mediate.
2. amuse ·v to keep in expectation; to beguile; to delude.
3. amuse ·v to entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing or mirthful emotions; to divert.
4. amuse ·v to occupy or engage the attention of; to lose in deep thought; to absorb; also, to distract; to bewilder.