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Arousing or encouraging excitement, interest or enthusiasm
“The talent on stage was enough to present a moving, compelling and entertaining show that would rival any professional production.”
Funny, arousing or encouraging amusement
“Harry Blackstone Jr. has created the funniest and most entertaining comedy routine with his own version of this release trick.”
Generally agreeable or pleasant
“I had a rather entertaining evening last night.”
Encouraging or arousing interest or enthusiasm
Arousing interest due to being scandalous
(archaic) Entertainment, or the act of entertaining
“The festival was over, and the usual routine of summer entertainings and meetings had been got through.”
(rare) Instigating the curiosity or attention of someone
“Street performers from the world over entertain the crowd whilst buskers provide the soundtrack.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to invite (someone) as a guest to one's home for a party or visit
“We'd love to entertain you at our place sometime.”
Present participle for to consider or give serious or careful thought to
“Again, the retail sector's cynics refused to entertain the idea.”
Present participle for to reluctantly accept or tolerate something
“I will not entertain such slander against my good name.”
Present participle for to have or harbor in one's heart or mind
“Should you even entertain the possibility of ever getting married again?”
Present participle for to have space for accommodating a given number of people
Present participle for to fraternize or mingle with others socially
Present participle for to entertain or invite to a social rendezvous
Present participle for to honor or entertain (someone), typically lavishly
Present participle for to expect or foresee the future occurrence of something
Present participle for to insert or introduce
Present participle for to entertain, perform or play music or other talents in public places for gratuities
Present participle for to perform in, usually as a leading character
Present participle for to accept something willingly or gladly
(colloquial) Present participle for to poke fun at or make fun of
Present participle for to impute meaning that is not explicitly stated
Present participle for to sing a song or serenade (for someone)
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