Amuse

a-mūz′, v.t. to occupy pleasantly: to divert: to beguile with expectation: ( obs. ) occupy the attention with: ( arch. ) to beguile.— adj. Amus′able , capable of being amused.— n. Amuse′ment , that which amuses: pastime.— adj. Amus′ing , affording amusement: entertaining.— adv. Amus′ingly .— n. Amus′ingne .— adj. Amus′ive ( rare ), having the power to amuse or entertain.— n. Amus′ivene . [Fr. amuser .]