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

ENTERTAIN definition: 1. to keep a group of people interested or enjoying themselves: 2. to invite someone to your home…. Learn 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; …

Entertain definition: to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably; divert; amuse.. See examples of ENTERTAIN used in a sentence.

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

(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

entertain definition: amuse or engage someone's attention agreeably. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like …