entertain
/ˌɛntəˈteɪn//ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/
noun
- 1
Entertainment; pleasure.
- 2
Reception of a guest; welcome.
verb
- 1
To amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.
“The motivational speaker not only instructed but also entertained the audience.”
- 2
To have someone over at one's home for a party or visit.
“They enjoy entertaining a lot.”
- 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
To take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep.
- 5
To meet or encounter, as an enemy.
- 6
To lead on; to bring along; to introduce.
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