Synonyms of entertains

entertains

verb

present tense third-person singular of entertain

1

as in amuses

to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied

entertain the kids while I go and prepare dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amuses
• regales
• distracts
• delights
• occupies
• appeases
• diverts
• pleases
• solaces
• captivates
• engrosses
• engages
• busies
• enchants
• interests
• disports
• fascinates
• involves
• mesmerizes
• immerses
• intrigues
• hypnotizes
• enthralls
• comforts
• bewitches
• indulges
• consoles
• beguiles
• soothes
• charms
• gratifies
• placates
• absorbs
• pampers
• humors
• obliges
• contents
• spoils
• pacifies
• coddles
• pleasures
• mollifies
• propitiates
• conciliates
• grips
• mollycoddles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• wears
• wearies
• exhausts
• drains
• enervates
• wears out
• annoys
• aggravates
• disturbs
• bothers
• harasses
• exasperates
• fatigues
• upsets
• irks
• tires
• vexes
• perturbs
• pesters
• piques
• jades
• chafes
• bugs
• frets
• grates
• galls
• harries
• nettles
• peeves

2

as in contemplates

to give serious and careful thought to

have you ever entertained the thought that you could be wrong?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contemplates
• ponders
• considers
• debates
• weighs
• explores
• eyes
• questions
• studies
• analyzes
• deliberates
• ruminates
• meditates
• revolves
• reviews
• looks at
• cogitates
• thinks (about or over)
• turns
• chews on
• wrestles (with)
• mulls (over)
• pores (over)
• perpends
• chews over
• digests
• reminisces
• beats one's brains out (about)
• believes
• cudgels one's brains (about)
• reflects (on or upon)
• concludes
• kicks around
• muses (upon)
• conceives
• opines
• absorbs
• reasons
• assimilates
• speculates (about)
• fixates (on or upon)
• second-guesses
• obsesses (about or over)
• dwells (on or upon)
• frets (about or over)
• broods (about or over)
• drinks (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• disregards
• overlooks
• rejects
• dismisses
• slights
• pooh-poohs

3

as in has

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• has
• holds
• retains
• cherishes
• harbors
• cultivates
• keeps
• maintains
• sustains
• bears
• nurtures
• nurses
• remembers
• carries
• fosters
• supports
• holds on to
• preserves
• hangs on to
• treasures
• hugs
• sticks (to)
• clings (to)
• cleaves (to)
• fixates (on or upon)
• obsesses (about or over)
• broods (about or over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• forgets
• disregards
• overlooks
• denies
• refuses
• rejects
• drops
• scorns
• repudiates
• disdains
• declines
• abandons
• parts (with)
• renounces
• forsakes
• discards
• quits
• abjures
• gives up
• erases
• deserts
• throws out
• expunges

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of entertains

Emma Woodhouse entertains herself by meddling in the romantic affairs of her neighbors. — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

Steel Pier still entertains families, and the wooden walkway remains a tradition for many families. — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Open seasonally from late spring to early autumn, the 15-acre park entertains with over 20 tube, speed, and body slides, including a family raft attraction called The Wedge. — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026

Now 94, Cynthia still entertains with tales of bygone Barbados at the family's regular guest cocktail parties, whilst dinner is underscored by jazz singers and instrumentalists. — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Fans can enjoy a selection of food favorites like hot dogs, pizza, pierogi, burgers, warm pretzels and popcorn in addition to full-service bars in the stands, while mascot Rusty the Railcat entertains all ages. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

For Rodriguez, the property represents the realization of a childhood dream that shaped not only the architecture of the home but also how the couple entertains and lives. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026

Moe entertains far grander dreams. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 8 June 2026

The Green Griller likely has an herb garden blooming in his yard and entertains in a rugged yet stylish manner with a variety of equipment that imparts a clean, outdoorsy flavor without leaving behind ash. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026