English dictionary

entertain

/,/E/nt/@/r't/eI/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

provide entertainment for

verb.social

Source: WordNet 3.0
take into consideration, have in view

verb.cognition

Examples
He entertained the notion of moving to South America.

Synonyms flirt with think about think of toy with

Source: WordNet 3.0
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

verb.emotion

Examples
Entertain interesting notions.

Synonyms harbor harbour hold nurse

Source: WordNet 3.0
To be at the charges of; to take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbor; to keep.

verb

Source: webster1913
To receive, or provide entertainment for, guests; as, he <i>entertains</i> generously.

verb

Source: webster1913