entertain
Pronunciation
[change]- (UK) IPA (key): /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/, SAMPA: /%Ent@"teIn/
- (US) IPA (key): /ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/, SAMPA: /%Ent@`"teIn/
Audio (US) (file)
Verb
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Plain form |
Third-person singular |
Past tense |
Past participle |
Present participle |
- You entertain a person by keeping that person interested in what you are doing.
- The comedian is able to entertain the audience for hours by telling jokes.
- When you entertain an idea, you think about it.
- I hope he will entertain the idea of inviting us over.