entertain (Meaning)
entertain (v)
provide entertainment for
take into consideration, have in view
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
entertain (v. t.)
To be at the charges of; to take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbor; to keep.
To give hospitable reception and maintenance to; to receive at one's board, or into one's house; to receive as a guest.
To engage the attention of agreeably; to amuse with that which makes the time pass pleasantly; to divert; as, to entertain friends with conversation, etc.
To give reception to; to receive, in general; to receive and take into consideration; to admit, treat, or make use of; as, to entertain a proposal.
To meet or encounter, as an enemy.
To keep, hold, or maintain in the mind with favor; to keep in the mind; to harbor; to cherish; as, to entertain sentiments.
To lead on; to bring along; to introduce.
entertain (v. i.)
To receive, or provide entertainment for, guests; as, he entertains generously.
entertain (n.)
Entertainment.
Synonyms & Antonyms of entertain
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- mesmerize
- spoil
- conciliate
- absorb
- busy
- bewitch
- coddle
- enthral
- content
- soothe
- please
- pamper
- beguile
- involve
- solace
- placate
- intrigue
- captivate
- humor
- gratify
- disport
- enchant
- pleasure
- enthrall
- pacify
- interest
- hypnotize
- charm
- fascinate
- oblige
- engross
- indulge
- console
- mollify
- engage
- comfort
- immerse
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entertain Sentence Examples
- The clown was hired to entertain the children at the party.
- The magician's tricks were entertaining and left the audience in awe.
- The comedian kept the audience entertained with his witty jokes and stories.
- The singer's performance was entertaining and the crowd loved it.
- The dancer's moves were entertaining and the audience was mesmerized.
- The play was entertaining and the actors gave a great performance.
- The movie was entertaining and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time.
- The book was entertaining and I couldn't put it down.
- The TV show was entertaining and I watched it every week.
- The video game was entertaining and I played it for hours on end.
FAQs About the word entertain
provide entertainment for, take into consideration, have in view, maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)To be at the charges of; to take or keep in one's se
regale,amuse,distract, appease, delight, divert, occupy, mesmerize, spoil, conciliate
bore,bore, wear, wear, weary, weary, fatigue, vex, disturb, bother
The clown was hired to entertain the children at the party.
The magician's tricks were entertaining and left the audience in awe.
The comedian kept the audience entertained with his witty jokes and stories.
The singer's performance was entertaining and the crowd loved it.
