1. [verb] (transitive) To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing emotions.
2. [verb] To cause laughter, to be funny.
3. [verb] (transitive) (archaic) To keep in expectation; to beguile; to delude.
4. [verb] (transitive) (archaic) To occupy or engage the attention of; to lose in deep thought; to absorb; also, to distract; to bewilder.
5. [verb] Occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; 'The play amused the ladies'.
6. [verb] Make (somebody) laugh; 'The clown amused the children'.
