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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENTERTAIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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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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   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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishentertain verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   verb. /ˌentəˈteɪn/ /ˌentərˈteɪn/ Verb Forms. [transitive, intransitive] to interest somebody or make somebody laugh in order to please them. The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform. entertain somebody/yourself Afterwards live bands will entertain the crowd.

7. 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.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › entertainEntertain - definition of entertain by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to provide amusement for (a person or audience) 2. to show hospitality to (guests) 3. ( tr) to hold in the mind: to entertain an idea.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › entertain_ventertain, v. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   /ˌɛn (t)ərˈteɪn/ en-tuhr-TAYN. See pronunciation. Where does the verb entertain come from? Earliest known use. Middle English. The earliest known use of the verb entertain is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for entertain is from around 1452. entertain is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French entretenir.

10. ludwig.guru › s › entertainentertain | English Definition & Examples | Ludwig

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    The word "entertain" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it as a verb when you wish to describe an activity whereby people are provided with amusement, enjoyment, or entertainment. Example sentence: The guests were entertained by the magician's performance.

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    Entertain definition: To hold the attention of (someone) with something amusing or diverting.