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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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Hansi Flick's side created several more clear chances in an entertaining clash but the woodwork and some profligate finishing stopped them from securing a far bigger victory.

From Barron's

Hansi Flick's Barca created several clear opportunities in an entertaining clash but the woodwork and some profligate finishing stopped them from securing a far bigger victory.

From Barron's

I refuse to entertain them; she has nothing to apologize for.

From The Wall Street Journal

But despite the curious items we discover, the castle is not entertaining.

From Literature

The e-commerce and stores businesses will have the opportunity to entertain offers from potential bidders if any emerge in coming days, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.