verb

1. To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing emotions.

   “I watch these movies because they amuse me.”

2. To cause laughter or amusement; to be funny.

   “His jokes rarely fail to amuse.”

3. To keep in expectation; to beguile; to delude.

Synonyms: beguile, divert, entertain, exhilarate, gratify, please