Associations to the word «Entertain»
Noun
- Feeling
- Singing
- Ladyship
- Gratification
- Orton
- Suitor
- Splendour
- Luncheon
- Dancing
- Performer
- Delight
- Firework
- Wit
- Conceit
- Majesty
- Resentment
- Gower
- Expectation
- Fable
- Feast
- Listener
- Pastime
- Endeavour
- Countryman
- Masquerade
- Parlor
- Ambition
- Amusement
- Clown
- Patron
- Zeal
- Viewer
- Spectacle
- Refusal
- Conversation
- Trick
- Neighbour
- Richelieu
- Hatred
- Troop
- Joke
- Cheer
- Stranger
- Rajah
- Pleasure
- Assurance
- Occasion
- Presumption
- Desire
- Invite
- Storytelling
- Intrigue
- Discourse
- Crawley
- Attachment
- Fancy
- Mirth
- Manner
Adjective
Wiktionary
ENTERTAIN, verb. (transitive) To amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.
ENTERTAIN, verb. (transitive and intransitive) To have someone over at one's home for a party or visit.
ENTERTAIN, verb. (transitive) To receive and take into consideration; to have a thought in mind.
ENTERTAIN, verb. (obsolete) To take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep.
ENTERTAIN, verb. (obsolete) To meet or encounter, as an enemy.
ENTERTAIN, verb. (obsolete) To lead on; to bring along; to introduce.
ENTERTAIN, noun. (obsolete) Entertainment; pleasure.
ENTERTAIN, noun. (obsolete) Reception of a guest; welcome.
Dictionary definition
ENTERTAIN, verb. Provide entertainment for.
ENTERTAIN, verb. Take into consideration, have in view; "He entertained the notion of moving to South America".
ENTERTAIN, verb. Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment".
Wise words
All our words are but crumbs that fall down from the feast
of the mind.