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present tense third-person singular of entertain
Synonyms & Antonyms of entertains
1
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
- entertain the kids while I go and prepare dinner
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- beguiles,
- bewitches,
- captivates,
- charms,
- delights,
- enchants,
- enthralls
- (or enthrals),
- fascinates
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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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- dismisses,
- pooh-poohs
- (also poohs),
- rejects
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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“Entertains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertains. Accessed 18 Jan. 2022.
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