We hired a magician to entertain the children. Most children's television programmes aim to educate and entertain at the same time.

Q1: What are some popular ways to Entertain guests at a party? A1: Some popular ways to Entertain guests at a party are to have a dance floor, hire a live band or DJ, and provide various interactive …

amuse, divert, entertain mean to pass or cause to pass the time pleasantly. amuse suggests that one's attention is engaged lightly.

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

The committee would like to entertain the idea of reducing the budget figures. to entertain a proposal (obsolete) To take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep. (obsolete) To …

If you entertain an idea or suggestion, you allow yourself to consider it as possible or as worth thinking about seriously.

Feb 21, 2026 · entertain (third-person singular simple present entertains, present participle entertaining, simple past and past participle entertained) (transitive) to amuse (someone); to engage the attention …

(transitive) to hold in the mind: to entertain an idea Etymology: 15th Century: from Old French entretenir, from entre- mutually + tenir to hold, from Latin tenēre