amuse, divert, entertain mean to pass or cause to pass the time pleasantly. amuse suggests that one's attention is engaged lightly.

ENTERTAIN definition: 1. to keep a group of people interested or enjoying themselves: 2. to invite someone to your home…. Learn more.

1. To hold the attention of (someone) with something amusing or diverting. See Synonyms at amuse. 2. To extend hospitality toward: entertain friends at dinner. 3. a. To consider; …

Entertain definition: to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably; divert; amuse.. See examples of ENTERTAIN used in a sentence.

If you entertain an idea or suggestion, you allow yourself to consider it as possible or as worth thinking about seriously.

(transitive) to hold in the mind: to entertain an idea Etymology: 15th Century: from Old French entretenir, from entre- mutually + tenir to hold, from Latin tenēre

entertain definition: amuse or engage someone's attention agreeably. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like …

Definition of entertain verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

entertain verb (THINK ABOUT) to consider or be willing to accept an idea or suggestion:

If you entertain, or entertain people, you do something that amuses or interests them.