| entertains | third-person singular of entertain | en |
| entertain | take into consideration, have in view; "He entertained the notion of moving to South America | en |
| entertain | 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 | en |
| entertain | 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 | en |
| entertain | To keep, hold, or maintain in the mind with favor; to keep in the mind; to harbor; to cherish; as, to entertain sentiments | en |
| entertain | To give hospitable reception and maintenance to; to receive at one's board, or into one's house; to receive as a guest | en |
| entertain | To be at the charges of; to take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbor; to keep | en |
| entertain | To have someone over at ones home for a party or visit | en |
| entertain | To have a thought in mind | en |
| entertain | To amuse someone (usually by professional entertainers) | en |
| entertain | To meet or encounter, as an enemy | en |
| entertain | To lead on; to bring along; to introduce | en |
| entertain | If you entertain an idea or suggestion, you allow yourself to consider it as possible or as worth thinking about seriously. I feel how foolish I am to entertain doubts I wouldn't entertain the idea of such an unsociable job | en |
| entertain | If you entertain people, you provide food and drink for them, for example when you have invited them to your house. I don't like to entertain guests anymore The Monroes continued to entertain extravagantly. + entertaining en·ter·tain·ing a cosy area for entertaining and relaxing | en |
| entertain | If a performer, performance, or activity entertains you, it amuses you, interests you, or gives you pleasure. They were entertained by top singers, dancers and celebrities Children's television not only entertains but also teaches. + entertaining en·ter·tain·ing To generate new money the sport needs to be more entertaining This is a surprisingly entertaining film | en |
| entertain | provide entertainment for | en |
| entertain | take into consideration, have in view; "He entertained the notion of moving to South America" | en |
| entertain | To receive, or provide entertainment for, guests; as, he entertains generously | en |
| entertain | interest, amuse; host; hold or maintain in the mind (i.e. a feeling) fiil | en |
| entertain | Entertainment | en |
| entertain | maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment" | en |