amuses

third-person singular simple present indicative of amuse

(transitive) To entertain or occupy (someone or something) in a pleasant manner; to stir (someone) with pleasing emotions.
(transitive) To cause laughter or amusement; to be funny.
(archaic, transitive) To keep in expectation; to beguile; to delude.
(archaic, transitive) To occupy or engage the attention of; to lose in deep thought; to absorb; also, to distract; to bewilder.