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entertain

/,ɛntər'teɪn/

Synonyms of entertain Antonyms of entertain Examples of entertain Usage of entertain Parts of entertain Definition that contains entertain Words sounding like entertain Explanation of entertain

verb
take into consideration, have in view
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"He entertained the notion of moving to South America"

Similar:

flirt with think about think of toy with

type of:
contemplate
verb
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
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"entertain interesting notions"

Similar:

harbor harbour hold nurse

type of:
experience feel
verb
provide entertainment for
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type of:
socialize socialise

Examples of entertain

"He entertained the notion of moving to South America"
"entertain interesting notions"