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Entertain

🔄 Synonyms of "Entertain"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
holdverb	(transitive) To grasp or grip.
nursenoun	A person involved in providing direct care for the sick:
think aboutverb	(transitive) To consider as a course of action.
think ofverb	To create in one's mind; to originate an idea through thought.
turn toverb	To consult for advice or help.
toy withverb	To play, especially with or as with a toy.
flirt withverb	take into consideration, have in view
harbornoun	(countable, nautical) A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.
harbournoun	(Commonwealth spelling) Standard spelling of harbor.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
toy withverb	To play, especially with or as with a toy.
holdverb	(transitive) To grasp or grip.
think ofverb	To create in one's mind; to originate an idea through thought.
turn toverb	To consult for advice or help.
think aboutverb	(transitive) To consider as a course of action.
nurseverb	(transitive) To breastfeed: to feed (a baby) at the breast; to suckle.
harbourverb	(Commonwealth spelling) Standard spelling of harbor.
harborverb	(transitive) To provide a harbor or safe place for.
flirt withverb	take into consideration, have in view
amuseverb	(transitive) To entertain or occupy (someone or something) in a pleasant manner; to stir (someone) with pleasing emotions.
playverb	(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
merrynoun	Jolly and full of high spirits; happy.
cherishverb	To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.
divertverb	(transitive) To turn aside from a course.
distractverb	(transitive) To divert the attention of.
tryverb	To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.
detractverb	(transitive) To take credit or reputation from; to derogate; to defame or decry.
knownnoun	Accepted, familiar, researched.
feteverb	(transitive, usually in the passive) To celebrate (a person).
maintainverb	To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).