'amuse' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'amuser,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'muser' meant 'stare fixedly.'

'amuser' transformed into the English word 'amuse,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amusing.'

Initially, it meant 'to divert the attention,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing laughter or providing entertainment.'