How to pronounce “entertain”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (transitive) to amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably
• (transitive and intransitive) To have someone over at one's home, or some other venue, for a party or visit.
• (transitive) to receive and take into consideration; to have a thought in mind
• (obsolete) to take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep
• (obsolete) to meet or encounter, as an enemy
• (obsolete) to lead on; to bring along; to introduce
• (Philippines, Malaysia, India, sometimes in business) to help; to assist; to answer a phone call
• [Noun]
• (obsolete) Entertainment; pleasure.
• (obsolete) Reception of a guest; welcome.

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