amuses

verb

(transitive) To entertain or occupy (someone or something) in a pleasant manner; to stir (someone) with pleasing emotions.

(transitive) To cause laughter or amusement; to be funny.

(transitive, archaic) To occupy or engage the attention of; to lose in deep thought; to absorb; also, to distract; to bewilder.

(transitive, archaic) To keep in expectation; to beguile; to delude.

Roots

musermuse- · Old French · to ponder, stare

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