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    En·ter·tain
    /ˌen(t)ərˈtān/

    verb

  2. 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”

  3. 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.

  4. 3 days ago · 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.

  5. 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.

  6. [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses) entertain something (formal) to consider or allow yourself to think about an idea, a hope, a feeling, etc. He had entertained hopes of a reconciliation. to entertain a doubt/suspicion. See entertain in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: entertain.

  7. 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:

  8. 3 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.

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