entertain

to amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably

to entertain friends with lively conversation

The motivational speaker not only instructed but also entertained the audience.

To have someone over at one's home, or some other venue, for a party or visit.

They enjoy entertaining a lot.

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers[…]

to receive and take into consideration; to have a thought in mind

The committee would like to entertain the idea of reducing the budget figures.

to entertain a proposal

to take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep

Intreat 'em fair, and give them friendly speech, And seem to them as if thy sins were great, Till thou hast gotten to be entertain'd.

You, sir, I entertain for one of my hundred.

to meet or encounter, as an enemy

O noble English, that could entertain with half their forces the full pride of France

Penalty for entertaining a Deserter

Entertainment; pleasure.

And Celſo, prethee let it be thy care to night / To haue ſome pretty ſhew, to ſolemnize / Our high inſtalement, ſome muſike maſkerie: / Weele giue faire entertaine vnto Maria […]

Reception of a guest; welcome.

But neede, that answers not to all requests, / Bad them not looke for better entertayne […]