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- DictionaryEn·ter·tain/ˌen(t)ərˈtān/
verb
- 1. provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment: "a tremendous game that thoroughly entertained the crowd"
- 2. give attention or consideration to (an idea, suggestion, or feeling): "Washington entertained little hope of an early improvement in relations"
Definitions of entertain. verb. provide entertainment for. see more. verb. take into consideration, have in view. “He entertained the notion of moving to South America” synonyms: flirt with, think about, think of, toy with. see more. verb. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) “ entertain interesting notions”
entertain. [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. Parents can relax while the kids entertain themselves in the outdoor playground.
Apr 22, 2024 · entertain in American English. (ˌentərˈtein) transitive verb. 1. to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably; divert; amuse. 2. to have as a guest; provide food, lodging, etc., for; show hospitality to. 3. to admit into the mind; consider.
B1. to keep someone interested and help them to have an enjoyable time: We hired a clown to entertain the children. entertain verb (GUEST) to invite someone to be your guest and give them food, drink, etc: We don't entertain as much as we used to. entertain verb (THINK ABOUT) to consider or be willing to accept an idea or suggestion:
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.
4 days ago · 1. transitive verb/intransitive verb. If a performer, performance, or activity entertains you, it amuses you, interests you, or gives you pleasure. They were entertained by top singers, dancers and celebrities. entertaining adjective. To generate new money the sport needs to be more entertaining.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishentertainen‧ter‧tain /ˌentəˈteɪn $ -tər-/ verb1[intransitive, transitive]PERFORM to amuse or interest people in a way that gives them pleasure entertain somebody with something She entertained the children with stories, songs and drama.
