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   entertain

   /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/

   verb

   • 1. provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment: "a tremendous game that thoroughly entertained the crowd" Similar amusedivertdistractdelightpleasecharmcheerbeguileinterestfascinateenthralengageinvolveoccupyabsorbimmerseengrosspreoccupyhold the attention ofOpposite bore
   • ▪ receive (someone) as a guest and provide them with food and drink: "a private dining room where members could entertain groups of friends" Similar receiveplay host/hostess toshow hospitality toinvite to a meal/partyinvite (round/over)ask (round/over)have (round/over)give someone a mealthrow a party fordinewine and dinefeastcater forservefeedtreatwelcomehostfetereceive guestshave guestsplay host/hostessprovide hospitalityhave people round/overhave companyhold/throw a partykeep open househave a dinner/lunch party
   • 2. give attention or consideration to (an idea or feeling): "Washington entertained little hope of an early improvement in relations" Similar considergive consideration totake into considerationthink aboutcontemplategive thought tobear in mindcountenancetoleratebrooksufferagree toapprove ofsupportOpposite reject

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French entretenir, based on Latin inter ‘among’ + tenere ‘to hold’. The word originally meant ‘maintain, continue’, later ‘maintain in a certain condition, treat in a certain way’, also ‘show hospitality’ (late 15th century).

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   ENTERTAIN definition: 1. to keep a group of people interested or enjoying themselves: 2. to invite someone to your home…. Learn more.

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   Entertain definition: to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably; divert; amuse.. See examples of ENTERTAIN used in a sentence.

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   The meaning of ENTERTAIN is to show hospitality to. How to use entertain in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Entertain.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENTERTAIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you entertain an idea or suggestion, you allow yourself to consider it as possible or as worth thinking about seriously. [ formal ] I feel how foolish I am to entertain doubts.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › entertainEntertain - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If you want to entertain, you've got to hold people's attention, usually with something amusing. Clowns, music, silly jokes, and a good game of charades can all be used to entertain. Did you know you can actually entertain ideas?

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › entertainentertain verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of entertain verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of entertain – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   ENTERTAIN definition: 1. to keep someone interested and help them to have an enjoyable time: 2. to invite someone to be…. Learn more.