entertain

Definition

  • verb: to have people as guests in your home or in a public place (such as a restaurant)
  • verb: to show hospitality to
  • synonyms: amuse, divert, maintain

Examples

  • She was so unhappy with her job that she 'entertained' thoughts of quitting. [=she thought about quitting]

  • It now seems possible to 'entertain' hopes [=to hope] that the strike will be settled soon.

  • They enjoy cooking and 'entertaining'. [=hosting dinner parties and other social occasions]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's hard because you know each other so well. You know? You know all each other's tricks. It's like two magicians trying to entertain each other. You know, one goes, "Look, a rabbit." The other goes, "So?" "I believe that's your card." "Look, why don't we just saw each (..)
    1990 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Stakeout Season: 1 Episode 2