entertain
/ˌɛntərˈteɪn/
verb
- To provide amusement or enjoyment for someone.
- She entertained her friends by telling funny stories.
- The clown entertained the children with magic tricks.
- We hired a band to entertain guests at the party.
- To consider or think about an idea, suggestion, or feeling.
- He refused to entertain the possibility of failure.
- She entertained the thought of moving to a new city.
- The committee will entertain any reasonable proposal.
- To receive and provide hospitality for guests, especially in one's home.
- She entertained her colleagues from out of town.
- Our neighbors entertained us with a lovely barbecue.
- They love to entertain friends for dinner on weekends.