entertain
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/ˌɛntəˈteɪn/
English
Definitions
noun
- Entertainment; pleasure.
- Reception of a guest; welcome.
verb
- To amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.“The motivational speaker not only instructed but also entertained the audience.”
- To have someone over at one's home for a party or visit.“They enjoy entertaining a lot.”
- 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.”
- To take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep.
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Synonyms
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