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To provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment
“Street performers from the world over entertain the crowd whilst buskers provide the soundtrack.”
To receive (someone) as a guest, typically providing them with food and drink
“Through the 1880s and into the 1890s, he would regularly entertain his friends with Sunday night dinners.”
To have company or guests at one's home for a party or visit
“She loved to entertain, and on more formal occasions, she even greeted her guests in French.”
To invite (someone) as a guest to one's home for a party or visit
“We'd love to entertain you at our place sometime.”
To consider or give serious or careful thought to
“Again, the retail sector's cynics refused to entertain the idea.”
To reluctantly accept or tolerate something
“I will not entertain such slander against my good name.”
To have or harbor in one's heart or mind
“Should you even entertain the possibility of ever getting married again?”
To have space for accommodating a given number of people
To fraternize or mingle with others socially
To entertain or invite to a social rendezvous
To honor or entertain (someone), typically lavishly
To expect or foresee the future occurrence of something
To insert or introduce
To entertain, perform or play music or other talents in public places for gratuities
To perform in, usually as a leading character
(colloquial) To poke fun at or make fun of
To impute meaning that is not explicitly stated
To sing a song or serenade (for someone)
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