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entertain

[en-ter-teyn] / ˌɛn tərˈteɪn /
VERB
amuse
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beguile captivate charm cheer comfort delight distract enthrall gratify inspire please regale relax satisfy
STRONG
absorb divert elate engross enliven gladden grab humor indulge inspirit interest occupy pique recreate slay solace stimulate tickle
WEAK
crack up ecstasize knock dead make merry
Antonyms
STRONGEST
anger annoy bore depress disappoint discourage displease dissuade distress disturb frustrate irritate offend pain repel repulse trouble turn off upset worry
VERB
accommodate visitors
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dine feed invite regale treat welcome
STRONG
admit board chaperone foster harbor house lodge nourish quarter receive recreate room
WEAK
be host do the honors give a party have a do have a get-together have company have guests have visitors pick up the check pop for put up show hospitality spring for throw a party wine and dine
Antonyms
STRONGEST
reject
STRONG
eject ignore neglect turn away
WEAK
disregard
VERB
think about seriously
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consider contemplate ponder
STRONG
cherish conceive deliberate foster harbor heed hold imagine maintain recognize
WEAK
cogitate on keep in mind muse over think over
Antonyms
STRONG
discard disregard ignore misunderstand reject

Example Sentences

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About five minutes into the fair, I realized I could entertain myself for probably the entire day by simply people watching.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The two also agreed that although they aim to entertain the audience, they both hoped to entertain each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The final bottom-six fixtures are on Sunday, 17 May, when Dundee will host Aberdeen, Kilmarnock visit Livingston and St Mirren entertain Dundee United.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“It has gorgeous views, huge bedrooms, perfect for someone who wants to entertain outside,” says Wilkinson.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“But I presume you can find a way to entertain yourself for a few hours here in Washington before we catch our train. There are plenty of candy shops and bookstores for you to explore.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan