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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024en•ter•tain /ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/USA pronunciation v. - to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly or agreeably;
amuse;
divert: [~ + object]The film entertained us most of the afternoon.[no object]computer games that entertain as well as educate. - to show hospitality to: [~ + object]entertaining my parents for the weekend.[no object]We entertain on weekends.
- to admit into or hold in the mind;
consider:[~ + object]to entertain an idea.
See -tain-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024en•ter•tain (en′tər tān′),USA pronunciation v.t. - to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably;
divert;
amuse. - to have as a guest;
provide food, lodging, etc., for;
show hospitality to. - to admit into the mind;
consider:He never entertained such ideas. - to hold in the mind;
harbor;
cherish:They secretly entertained thoughts of revenge. - [Archaic.]to maintain or keep up.
- [Obs.]to give admittance or reception to;
receive.
v.i. - to exercise hospitality;
entertain company;
provide entertainment for guests:They loved to talk, dance, and entertain.
- Middle French entretenir Vulgar Latin *intertenēre, equivalent. to Latin inter- inter- + tenēre to hold
- late Middle English entertenen to hold mutually 1425–75
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged beguile, regale. See amuse.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged bore.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged reject.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: entertain /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ vb - to provide amusement for (a person or audience)
- to show hospitality to (guests)
- (transitive) to hold in the mind: to entertain an idea
Etymology: 15th Century: from Old French entretenir, from entre- mutually + tenir to hold, from Latin tenēre |