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en·ter·tain (ěn'tər-tān') Pronunciation Key
v. en·ter·tained, en·ter·tain·ing, en·ter·tains

v. tr.

To hold the attention of with something amusing or diverting. See Synonyms at amuse.
To extend hospitality toward: entertain friends at dinner.

To consider; contemplate: entertain an idea.
To hold in mind; harbor: entertained few illusions.
Archaic To continue with; maintain.
Obsolete To employ; hire.
To give admittance to; receive.

Posted By: Sugbad The Bad, Jun 12, 11:08:06