entertain
Example Sentences
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“Grand and lavish, this limestone townhouse, on a highly coveted block known for its magnificent residences, is truly unparalleled,” it stated, noting that the property was “designed for luxurious living and the highest caliber entertaining.”
From MarketWatch
I finished my ice cream, then entertained myself by spinning the magazine rack at the end of the counter.
From Literature
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Outshining the star of French rugby has not even been worth entertaining over the past few seasons.
From BBC
It is the movie that kept all the kids entertained at our New Year’s Eve party while the grown-ups ate and drank.
From Los Angeles Times
To make his end-of-February deal marathon more entertaining, Mikula pulled up a bingo card with self-imposed challenges in each space like calling 50 dealerships for quotes on one car.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.