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; contemplate: entertain an …

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.

5 days ago · entertain (third-person singular simple present entertains, present participle entertaining, simple past and past participle entertained) (transitive) to amuse (someone); to engage the attention …

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

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

If you want to entertain, you've got to hold people's attention, usually with something amusing. Clowns, music, silly jokes, and a good game of charades can all be used to entertain.

ENTERTAIN meaning: 1 : to have people as guests in your home or in a public place (such as a restaurant); 2 : to perform for (an audience) to provide amusement for (someone) by singing, acting, …