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Word: Entertain
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English: from French entretenir, based on Latin inter ‘among’ + tenere ‘to hold’. The word originally meant ‘maintain, continue’, later ‘maintain in a certain condition, treat in a certain way’, also ‘show hospitality’ (late 15th century)
ˌɛntəˈteɪn
provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment
Short Definition:provide someone with amusement or enjoyment
Examples:- a tremendous game that thoroughly entertained the crowd
give attention or consideration to (an idea or feeling)
Short Definition:give attention or consideration to
Examples:- Washington entertained little hope of an early improvement in relations
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