1. Godan verb with 'bu' ending, Transitive verb

   to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with

   猫は生きたネズミをもて遊んでいた。

2. to toy with (another's emotions, etc.); to trifle with

3. to do with something as one pleases

4. to appreciate

Also written 玩ぶ【もてあそぶ】moteasobu、翫ぶ【もてあそぶ】moteasobu、もて遊ぶ【もてあそぶ】moteasobu