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entertain
UK /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ US /ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/
verb 5noun 2
Collocations
9(verb.) invite sb to eat/drink with you
ADV
lavishly
The hotel manager decided to entertain lavishly for the opening night celebration.
PREP
to
My grandparents entertained us to a wonderful dinner at their favorite restaurant last weekend.
(verb.) interest/amuse sb
ADV
thoroughly
The children were thoroughly entertained by the magician's tricks throughout the afternoon.
PREP
with
The magician entertained the children with magic tricks and funny jokes all afternoon.
PHRASES
keep sb entertained
The babysitter played games and told stories to keep the kids entertained all afternoon.
(verb.) think about an idea/hope/feeling
ADV
seriously
The company seriously entertained the idea of moving their office to a smaller building.
briefly
She briefly entertained the idea of quitting her job before deciding to stay.
VERB + ENTERTAIN
be prepared to, be willing to
He wasn't willing to entertain any suggestions that would change the company's traditional approach.
refuse to
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