Entertain meaning

What does “entertain” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“entertain” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: provide entertainment for.

entertain

verb

  1. provide entertainment for

  2. take into consideration, have in view

    “He entertained the notion of moving to South America”

  3. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

    “bear a grudge”

    “entertain interesting notions”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University