amuse: Meaning and Definition of

a•muse

1. to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner: She amused the guests with witty conversation.
2. to cause mirth, laughter, or the like, in: The comedian amused the audience with a steady stream of jokes.
3. to cause (time, leisure, etc.) to pass agreeably.
4. to keep in expectation by flattery, pretenses, etc.
1. to engross; absorb.
2. to puzzle; distract.