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   Synonyms for ENTERTAIN: amuse, regale, distract, delight, occupy, appease, divert, please; Antonyms of ENTERTAIN: bore, weary, wear, drain, exhaust, wear out, annoy ...

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   The meaning of ENTERTAIN is to show hospitality to. How to use entertain in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Entertain.

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

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

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

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   What is entertain verb?

   • The word originally meant ‘ maintain, continue’, later ‘maintain in a certain condition, treat in a certain way’, also ‘show hospitality’ (late 15th cent.). Definition of entertain verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What is a synonym for 'entertain'?

   • Entertain, v. tr. To receive or amuse. Antonyms include: Eject, Exclude, Deny, Debar, Annoy, M^eaiy, Bore, Tire, Enthrall.

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   Where did the word entertain come from?

   • Word Origin late Middle English: from French entretenir, based on Latin inter ‘among’ + tenere ‘to hold’. The word originally meant ‘ maintain, continue’, later ‘maintain in a certain condition, treat in a certain way’, also ‘show hospitality’ (late 15th cent.). Definition of entertain verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What does entertain mean in a sentence?

   • [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses) entertain something (formal) to consider or allow yourself to think about an idea, a hope, a feeling, etc. He had entertained hopes of a reconciliation. She would make no promises, but was prepared to entertain the idea. I am amazed that such a crackpot scheme could be seriously entertained.

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   What does entertain a person mean?

   • entertain somebody Barbecues are a favourite way of entertaining friends. entertain somebody to something They entertained us to lunch in their new house. [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses) entertain something (formal) to consider or allow yourself to think about an idea, a hope, a feeling, etc.

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   What is the difference between amuse and entertain?

   • The words amuse and divert are common synonyms of entertain. While all three words mean "to pass or cause to pass the time pleasantly," entertain suggests supplying amusement by specially contrived methods. When is it sensible to use amuse instead of entertain? The words amuse and entertain are synonyms, but do differ in nuance.

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   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.