entertain

ˌɛntəˈteɪn

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#1·6h ago

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

to entertain friends with lively conversation

Origin: From , from , from , from among + to hold, from + hold, keep. For the noun, compare . Sense of answering a phone call in Malaysian English is influenced by “to serve, to attend to or engage with something”. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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#2·6h ago

(transitive, and, intransitive) To have someone over at one's home, or some other venue, for a party or visit.

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

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#3·6h ago

(transitive) to receive and take into consideration; to have a thought in mind.

They enjoy entertaining a lot.

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