entertained

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E0160700 (ĕn′tər-tān′)v. en·ter·tained, en·ter·tain·ing, en·ter·tains v.tr.1. To hold the attention of (someone) with something amusing or diverting. See Synonyms at amuse.2. To extend hospitality toward: entertain friends at dinner.3. a. To consider; contemplate: entertain an idea.b. To hold in mind; harbor: entertained few illusions.4. Archaic To continue with; maintain.5. Obsolete To employ; hire.6. Obsolete To give admittance to; receive.v.intr.1. To show hospitality to guests.2. To provide entertainment.

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[Middle English entertinen, to maintain, from Old French entretenir, from Medieval Latin intertenēre : Latin inter, among; see inter- + Latin tenēre, to hold; see ten- in Indo-European roots.]

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en′ter·tain′er n.

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entertained - pleasantly occupied; "We are not amused" -Queen Victoriaamused, divertedpleased - experiencing or manifesting pleasure

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