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 amazing what you've done with such a modest budget. I like that boulder. That is a nice boulder. I guess you don't entertain much, do you? I like my privacy. You know, I do too. That's another thing we have in common. Like, I hate it when you got somebody in your face. (..)
    2001 Shrek
  • (..) to buy or to lease? Borrow. From my friend. Yeah, he'll by buying it. -Maybe I should talk to him. -Oh, I don't think so. No, he's an entertainer. You know, all over the place. That's where I come in. -I see. So you're his manag--? -Neighbor. That's right. Why don't we take this boiler out (..)
    1998 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Dealership Season: 9 Episode 11
  • (..) 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