Meaning & Definition of Entertain in English
English⟶
Entertain
/ɛntərten/
verb
1. Provide entertainment for
synonym:
- entertain
2. Take into consideration, have in view
- "He entertained the notion of moving to south america"
synonym:
- entertain,
- think of,
- toy with,
- flirt with,
- think about
3. Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
- "Bear a grudge"
- "Entertain interesting notions"
- "Harbor a resentment"
synonym:
- harbor,
- harbour,
- hold,
- entertain,
- nurse
Examples of using
Will you entertain the guests while I get dressed?
A woman needs to be loved so much that she won't even entertain the possibility of someone else loving her more.