Defenition of the word entertain
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Defenition of the word entertain
- To have as a guest.
- To hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably.
- To hold in the mind.
- To maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings).
- provide entertainment for
- take into consideration, have in view; "He entertained the notion of moving to South America"
- maintain; as of a theory, thoughts, or feelings; "bear a grudge"; "hold a grudge"
- maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment"
- take into consideration, have in view
- maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
Synonyms for the word entertain
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- flirt with
- harbor
- harbour
- hold
- nurse
- think about
- think of
- toy with
- turn to
Hyponyms for the word entertain
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- amuse
- disport
- divert
- host
Hypernyms for the word entertain
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- contemplate
- experience
- feel
- socialise
- socialize
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