To keep in expectation; to beguile; to delude.

mislead, beguile

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

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

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; "The play amused the ladies"

To muse; to mediate.

make (somebody) laugh; "The clown amused the children"