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/ˌentərˈtān/,
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entertained, past tense; entertains, 3rd person singular present; entertaining, present participle; entertained, past participle;
  1. Provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment
    • - a tremendous game that thoroughly entertained the crowd
  2. Receive (someone) as a guest and provide them with food and drink
    • - a private dining room where members could entertain groups of friends
  3. Give attention or consideration to (an idea, suggestion, or feeling)
    • - Washington entertained little hope of an early improvement in relations

  1. provide entertainment for
  2. take into consideration, have in view; "He entertained the notion of moving to South America"
  3. harbor: maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment"
  4. (entertained) amused: pleasantly occupied; "We are not amused" -Queen Victoria
  5. (entertaining) agreeably diverting; "an entertaining puppet show"; "films should be entertaining"
  6. (entertainment) an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
  7. Entertainment consists of any activity which provides a diversion or permits people to amuse themselves in their leisure time. Entertainment is generally passive, such as watching opera or a movie. ...
  8. (Entertainment (album)) Entertainment is the third full length album by electroclash duo and performance troupe Fischerspooner, released on May 5, 2009 in the United States, and on May 4 around the world. On April 19, 2009 a teaser for this album appeared on You Tube.
  9. To amuse (someone); said especially of a professional entertainer; To have someone over at one's home for a party or visit; To have a thought in mind
  10. (entertainment) An activity designed to give pleasure or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games; a show put on for the enjoyment or amusement of others; maintenance or support; Admission into ...
  11. (Entertaining) visitors in an English country house, such as Downton Abbey
  12. (7) Entertainment) I spend so much time on my social networking sites…it’s a little bit sick. Its fun to watch your friend’s videos or pictures…it sort of feels like snooping, but they are letting you!
  13. (ENTERTAINMENT) If you would like to invite a performer to perform at your opening reception, you are more than welcome to. Please forward the information to the curator BEFORE fliers are printed so the performer can be properly credited. ...
  14. (ENTERTAINMENT) Recreation, Bar, Night Club, Karaoke, Disco, Sauna Bath, Casino,
  15. (ENTERTAINMENT) The Kingston Hotel does not allow bands or DJ’s due to licensing restrictions. We will allow acoustic or background instrumental entertainment. Guests can bring in their own CD’s or iPods to use and run through our sound system.
  16. (ENTERTAINMENT) The Swan Hotel does allow guest’s own bands or DJ’s to play at an additional cost if our equipment is utilised. If you do require entertainment, please discuss this when organizing your function for pricing. ...
  17. (Entertainment) (suite in 5 movements). 1946. Ms
  18. (Entertainment) A large number of Aroras are also involved in business or showbusiness, including the likes of Karan Johar, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Juhi Chawla, singer Jaspinder Narula and many more.
  19. (Entertainment) Any process which increases the happiness of some persons without necessarily increasing the creativity of any person. Entertainment which increases creativity is called "Art."
  20. (Entertainment) Applications which relate to the entertainment industry. Examples include official destinations of movies, film studios, TV stations and programs, official fan destinations about celebrities (actors, actresses, etc. ...
  21. (Entertainment) Experiencing excitement or heightened arousal; avoiding boredom or stressful inactivity
  22. (Entertainment) Games, movies, and other nerd related items.
  23. (Entertainment) Hospitality provided, such as dinners, parties, business lunches etc. (Back to top)
  24. (Entertainment) Intelligent Stadium Security Solutions
  25. (Entertainment) Kim Kardashian Versus Kate Middleton: Whose Wedding is More Beautiful? (PHOTOS)