entertain
/ˌɛntəˈteɪn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: entertains · entertained
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.
Verb
Examples
to entertain friends with lively conversation
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To have someone over at one's home, or some other venue, for a party or visit.
Verb
Examples
They enjoy entertaining a lot.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “entertain” mean?
To amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.
Is “entertain” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.