Definition & Meaning of "entertain"

to entertain

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

Transitive: to entertain sb

Example

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.

to give thought to something as a possibility

Transitive: to entertain a possibility

Example

The board entertained the possibility of expanding the company ’s operations overseas.

She entertained several job offers before deciding on the best one.

to hold certain ideas or emotions in one's mind over time

harbor

bear

nurture

Transitive: to entertain ideas or emotions

Example

He secretly entertained feelings of resentment toward his coworker.

He entertained doubts about the project, but kept them to himself.

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