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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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"I've got three kids to entertain but I will keep an eye on the games," added Bowen.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

With no desire to restore cars and a hankering to entertain, he started researching restaurants, whiskey bars and speakeasies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Authentic also uses Sports Illustrated-sponsored events such as the ones held at the Super Bowl to entertain clients for its other businesses and makes tickets available to the public.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Tía Mari suggests we entertain ourselves playing cards, but when Mami sorts through the deck, she says, What on earth happened to the queen of hearts?

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez

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