entertain

amuse, divert, entertain mean to pass or cause to pass the time pleasantly. amuse suggests that one's attention is engaged lightly. amuse yourselves while I make dinner divert implies distracting attention from worry or routine occupation especially by something funny. a light comedy to divert the tired businessman entertain suggests supplying amusement by specially contrived methods. a magician entertaining children at a party

Examples of entertain in a Sentence

They like to entertain their friends at their summer home. Much of his job as a salesman involves entertaining clients. Jugglers were on hand to entertain the crowd. Our father entertained us with stories. Our father's stories entertained us.

Recent Examples on the Web Fernbank crew members will entertain the smaller crew members with scalawag stories. — Nancy Clanton, ajc, "Have a swashbuckling adventure at Fernbank’s Pirate Day," 8 Jan. 2021 The references to the owner of Mar-a-Lago and his wife and those that surround them along with the trials of Angie will entertain even those who adore the most powerful man in our world. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "The Fast Forward 2020 Winter Bookies reading list," 4 Jan. 2021 In his work, Pondsmith ultimately sets out to entertain, not preach. — Darryn King, The Atlantic, "How Cyberpunk Predicted 2020," 14 Nov. 2020 Raised by foodie parents who liked to entertain, she was exposed to gourmet dinner parties and fancy cocktails at an early age. — Kevin Gray, Dallas News, "Lakewood resident turns fruit hobby into a new cocktail infusion kit business," 13 Nov. 2020 No home bar is complete without an elegant decanter and matching glasses, and this seven-piece set is ideal for anyone who loves to entertain. — Camryn Rabideau, USA TODAY, "25 best kitchen gifts to buy from Wayfair," 3 Nov. 2020 Filled with virtuosic images of terrible deeds and violence, his movies entertain almost begrudgingly. — New York Times, "David Fincher, the Unhappiest Auteur," 1 Jan. 2021 Either way, these documentaries, movies, and TV shows will simultaneously entertain and enlighten you for hours upon hours. — Rachel King, Fortune, "The best business documentaries, movies, and TV shows to stream during your time off," 24 Dec. 2020 Programs are designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen and build communities. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Get celebrity chef tips, support wildfire first responders with video cookbook," 23 Dec. 2020

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