verb

entertain

Translation

to entertain, to amuse, to host, to consider

The clown entertained the children.

We often entertain guests on weekends.

I will not entertain that idea.

((sb.)) ((with sth.)) to amuse (sb.) (with sth.) He entertained us with his stories.

((sb.)) to host (guests) They like to entertain on the patio.

((sth.)) to consider (an idea, a possibility) The manager refused to entertain the proposal.

Synonyms: amuse, delight, host, consider; Antonyms: bore, ignore

From Old French 'entretenir', from 'entre-' (among) + 'tenir' (to hold). Literally 'to hold among'.

Imagine you let people 'enter' your house to 'entertain' them.