entertain

/ˌɛntəˈteɪn//ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/

noun

  1. 1

    Entertainment; pleasure.

  2. 2

    Reception of a guest; welcome.

verb

  1. 1

    To amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.

    The motivational speaker not only instructed but also entertained the audience.
  2. 2

    To have someone over at one's home for a party or visit.

    They enjoy entertaining a lot.
  3. 3

    To receive and take into consideration; to have a thought in mind.

    The committee would like to entertain the idea of reducing the budget figures.
  4. 4

    To take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep.

  5. 5

    To meet or encounter, as an enemy.

  6. 6

    To lead on; to bring along; to introduce.

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