Associations to the word «Entertain»

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.

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".