[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner:She amused the guests with witty conversation.Synonyms: cheer , charm , please", "to cause mirth, laughter, or the like, in:The comedian amused the audience with a steady stream of jokes.", "to cause (time, leisure, etc.) to pass agreeably.", "Archaic.to keep in expectation by flattery, pretenses, etc.", "Obsolete.to engross; absorb.to puzzle; distract.", "to engross; absorb.", "to puzzle; distract."]}]