Entertain
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British pronunciation/ˌɛntətˈe‍ɪn/
American pronunciation/ˌɛnɝˈteɪn/, /ˌɛntɝˈteɪn/

Визначення та Значення "entertain"

to entertain
01

розважати

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time
Transitive: to entertain sb
to entertain definition and meaning
example
Example
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The clown entertained the children at the birthday party with magic tricks and balloon animals.
The comedian entertained the audience with jokes and witty anecdotes.
They entertained guests at the dinner party with live music and dancing.
02

розглядати, враховувати

to give thought to something as a possibility
Transitive: to entertain a possibility
example
Example
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The board entertained the possibility of expanding the company ’s operations overseas.
She entertained several job offers before deciding on the best one.
He entertained the notion of quitting his job, but decided against it after weighing his options.
03

плекати, живити

to hold certain ideas or emotions in one's mind over time
Transitive: to entertain ideas or emotions
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He secretly entertained feelings of resentment toward his coworker.
He entertained doubts about the project, but kept them to himself.
She entertained the belief that everything would work out in the end, even when things seemed bleak.
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