entertain
Example Sentences
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Here’s another law of social power: New Yorkers don’t entertain at home often.
The property, which was built in 1989 and spans 10,200 square feet, comes complete with an array of luxury amenities, including a game room, a full gym, sports court, and an outdoor entertaining terrace.
From MarketWatch
Like the Sirkian melodramas of yesteryear, we go see movies like “Reminders of Him” because they’re highly entertaining — and, more often than not, decently made.
From Salon
It has received mostly positive reviews so far, with Empire calling it "witty, wise and preposterously entertaining", whilst Deadline says it is "a mission accomplished, an engaging piece of science fiction".
From BBC
He filled a pot-bellied stove from a small coal scuttle, for all the world a kindly German householder entertaining a guest.
From Literature
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