entertain

Everyday

1. To entertain people is to amuse them and keep them interested, for example with a show, a joke or a game. tree →
2. To entertain guests is to invite them and give them food and drink. tree →
3. To entertain an idea is to think about it seriously. tree →
4. To entertain an feeling, such as hatred or dislike, means to keep it in your mind. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and stories clowns, singers and magicians entertain audiences; children entertain younger siblings; families entertain guests at home. Phrases: «entertain the children», «entertain guests», «keep someone entertained».

Examples

• The clown entertained the children with tricks. tree →
• Mum and Dad love to entertain friends at weekends. tree →
• Can you entertain your brother while I cook? tree →
• The puppy kept us entertained for hours. tree →
• The street musician entertained the crowd. tree →
• Books can entertain us and teach us too. tree →
• She would not entertain the idea of giving up. tree →
• Who is there that entertains enmity against you?" tree →

Note

Regular verb. Nouns: «entertainment», «entertainer»; adjective: «entertaining». Stress on «TAIN». Advertisements and some videos entertain you but also try to sell you things; notice both.