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- pronunciation:
- en
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
entertains, entertaining, entertained |
| definition 1: |
to occupy pleasantly; amuse.
They hired a clown to entertain the children at the party.The show is not very intellectually challenging, but it entertains people.
- synonyms:
- amuse, divert
- antonyms:
- bore
- similar words:
- beguile, delight, disport, please, regale, tickle
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| definition 2: |
to give hospitality to.
We entertained guests last night, and I made my chicken curry.- similar words:
- banquet, fete, host, treat, wine and dine
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| definition 3: |
to have in mind; consider.
Recently, I've entertained thoughts of selling the business.- synonyms:
- harbor, hold
- antonyms:
- dismiss, reject
- similar words:
- cogitate, consider, contemplate, imagine, ponder, weigh
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| related words: |
cater, cherish, distract, dream, feast, harbor, occupy, welcome |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to give hospitality to guests.
He loves to entertain, especially by throwing lavish dinner parties.- similar words:
- banquet, receive, treat
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| definition 2: |
to provide entertainment or amusement.
Who is entertaining at the comedy club tonight?- similar words:
- delight, perform, please
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| related words: |
cater |
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