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1
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
- entertain the kids while I go and prepare dinner
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2
to give serious and careful thought to
- have you ever entertained the thought that you could be wrong?
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3
to keep in one's mind or heart
- I don't entertain the hope of ever getting a girl like that to go out with me
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The first known use of entertain was in the 15th century
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