entertain

[en-ter-teyn] / ˌɛn tərˈteɪn /

VERB

amuse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beguile captivate charm cheer comfort delight distract enthrall gratify inspire please regale relax satisfy

STRONG

absorb divert elate engross enliven gladden grab humor indulge inspirit interest occupy pique recreate slay solace stimulate tickle

WEAK

crack up ecstasize knock dead make merry

Antonyms

STRONGEST

anger annoy bore depress disappoint discourage displease dissuade distress disturb frustrate irritate offend pain repel repulse trouble turn off upset worry

VERB

accommodate visitors

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dine feed invite regale treat welcome

STRONG

admit board chaperone foster harbor house lodge nourish quarter receive recreate room

WEAK

be host do the honors give a party have a do have a get-together have company have guests have visitors pick up the check pop for put up show hospitality spring for throw a party wine and dine

Antonyms

STRONGEST

reject

STRONG

eject ignore neglect turn away

WEAK

disregard

VERB

think about seriously

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consider contemplate ponder

STRONG

cherish conceive deliberate foster harbor heed hold imagine maintain recognize

WEAK

cogitate on keep in mind muse over think over

Antonyms

STRONG

discard disregard ignore misunderstand reject

Example Sentences

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As goalless draws go, this was an thoroughly entertaining one with both teams having chances to claim all three points.

From BBC

One can almost hear Hawks grouse in response: “Rich? Profound? I was just trying to entertain people.”

From The Wall Street Journal

And like sword fights, jousting is never not entertaining.

From MarketWatch

Lots of outdoor entertaining space was another attractive feature of the home, including a pool, lush landscaping, mature trees, and a dining area.

From MarketWatch

One of the many entertaining areas features a second bar and a pool table, making it the perfect place to welcome guests.

From MarketWatch

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