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Being regaled or given hospitality
“The senior boys furnished a sideshow act which proved a source of amusement to the entertained guests.”
Amused or diverted (by something entertaining)
“This monologue proves to draw a favorable reaction among the entertained audiences, causing the channel to stick with his theatrics.”
To have instigated the curiosity or attention of someone
To have invited someone somewhere
“We'd love to entertain you at our place sometime.”
Past tense for to provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment
“Street performers from the world over entertain the crowd whilst buskers provide the soundtrack.”
Past tense for to receive (someone) as a guest, typically providing them with food and drink
“Through the 1880s and into the 1890s, he would regularly entertain his friends with Sunday night dinners.”
Past tense for to have company or guests at one's home for a party or visit
“She loved to entertain, and on more formal occasions, she even greeted her guests in French.”
Past tense for to consider or give serious or careful thought to
“Again, the retail sector's cynics refused to entertain the idea.”
Past tense for to reluctantly accept or tolerate something
“I will not entertain such slander against my good name.”
Past tense for to have or harbor in one's heart or mind
“Should you even entertain the possibility of ever getting married again?”
Past tense for to have space for accommodating a given number of people
Past tense for to fraternize or mingle with others socially
Past tense for to entertain or invite to a social rendezvous
Past tense for to honor or entertain (someone), typically lavishly
Past tense for to humor, tolerate, or go along with the wishes or whims of someone
Past tense for to expect or foresee the future occurrence of something
Past tense for to insert or introduce
Past tense for to entertain, perform or play music or other talents in public places for gratuities
Past tense for to perform in, usually as a leading character
Past tense for to accept something willingly or gladly
(colloquial) Past tense for to poke fun at or make fun of
Past tense for to impute meaning that is not explicitly stated
Past tense for to sing a song or serenade (for someone)
Past tense for to accept or agree to receive
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