transitive. To make (a person, etc.) merry. Now chiefly reflexive (U.S. regional and Caribbean): to amuse oneself; also with up.

transitive. To gladden, delight; to amuse, entertain; (also) to comfort, distract from sorrows.

transitive. to meng with mirth(s): to cheer. Obsolete.

transitive. To make joyous or merry. Obsolete.

transitive. To make jovial; to cause to be jolly.