entertain
Example Sentences
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“It has gorgeous views, huge bedrooms, perfect for someone who wants to entertain outside,” says Wilkinson.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
“A writer who was devoted to bringing laughter to the world, Jessie’s life’s work will continue to entertain audiences for decades to come.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Buying a ticket and travelling to Liverpool is not a binding agreement that Scotland will entertain, score and win.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
And with each 600-word essay I try to revitalize, I am reminded of our daily cultural choice: either to lean back and let technology entertain us, work for us, be us—or to live.
From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026
“Oh, no, it is meant to be so. We entertain here often, and many bats can arrive at once.”
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
