entertain

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Synonyms: uncertain, entrain, incertain, entertains, entertaine, encurtain, entertake

Antonyms: uncertain, entrain, incertain, entertains, entertaine, encurtain, entertake

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[amuse]] (someone); to [[engage]] the [[attention]] of [[agreeable|agreeably]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive|and|intransitive}} To [[have over|have someone over]] at one's home, or some other [[venue]], for a [[party]] or [[visit]].
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[receive]] and [[take into consideration]]; to have a [[thought]] [[in mind]].
4. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To [[take]] or [[keep]] in one's [[service]]; to [[maintain]]; to [[support]]; to [[harbour]]; to [[keep]].
5. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To [[meet]] or [[encounter]], as an [[enemy]].
6. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To [[lead on]]; to [[bring along]]; to [[introduce]].
7. {{lb|en|Philippines|Malaysia|India|sometimes|_|in|_|business}} To [[help]]; to [[assist]]; to [[answer]] a [[phone call]].

Noun

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[entertainment#English|Entertainment]]; [[pleasure]].
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[reception|Reception]] of a guest; [[welcome]].

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