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entertain

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/ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ English

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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.

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