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

  • (..) movement. UntiI she arrives... I've asked Grove's magic master... Jeremiah Hart... to entertain us with some sIeight of hand. HeIIo, foIks. Hold me, baby, 'cause you love me With every single touch (..)
    2001 The Princess Diaries