Definition of entertain

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Entertain (v. t.) To meet or encounter, as an enemy..

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Pantomime :: Pantomime (n.) A dramatic and spectacular entertainment of which dumb acting as well as burlesque dialogue, music, and dancing by Clown, Harlequin, etc., are features..
Amuse :: Amuse (v.) To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing or mirthful emotions; to divert.
Take :: Take (v. t.) To admit, as, something presented to the mind; not to dispute; to allow; to accept; to receive in thought; to entertain in opinion; to understand; to interpret; to regard or look upon; to consider; to suppose; as, to take a thing for granted; this I take to be man's motive; to take men for spies..
Embracery :: Embracery (n.) An attempt to influence a court, jury, etc., corruptly, by promises, entreaties, money, entertainments, threats, or other improper inducements..
Treat :: Treat (v. i.) To give a gratuitous entertainment, esp. of food or drink, as a compliment..
Festivity :: Festivity (n.) The condition of being festive; social joy or exhilaration of spirits at an entertaintment; joyfulness; gayety.
Divert :: Divert (v. t.) To turn away from any occupation, business, or study; to cause to have lively and agreeable sensations; to amuse; to entertain; as, children are diverted with sports; men are diverted with works of wit and humor..
Junket :: Junket (v. t.) To give entertainment to; to feast.
Society :: Society (n.) Specifically, the more cultivated portion of any community in its social relations and influences; those who mutually give receive formal entertainments..
Entertain :: Entertain (v. t.) To give hospitable reception and maintenance to; to receive at one's board, or into one's house; to receive as a guest..
Hope :: Hope (v. i.) To entertain or indulge hope; to cherish a desire of good, or of something welcome, with expectation of obtaining it or belief that it is obtainable; to expect; -- usually followed by for..
Rich :: Rich (superl.) Abounding in humor; exciting amusement; entertaining; as, the scene was a rich one; a rich incident or character..
Entertain :: Entertain (v. i.) To receive, or provide entertainment for, guests; as, he entertains generously..
Banquet :: Banquet (n.) A feast; a sumptuous entertainment of eating and drinking; often, a complimentary or ceremonious feast, followed by speeches..
Ambigu :: Ambigu (n.) An entertainment at which a medley of dishes is set on at the same time.
Junket :: Junket (v. i.) To feast; to banquet; to make an entertainment; -- sometimes applied opprobriously to feasting by public officers at the public cost.
Ask :: Ask (v. t.) To invite; as, to ask one to an entertainment..
Quodlibetical :: Quodlibetical (a.) Not restricted to a particular subject; discussed for curiosity or entertainment.
Entreaty :: Entreaty (n.) Treatment; reception; entertainment.
Welcome :: Welcome (n.) Received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company; as, a welcome visitor..
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