entertain meaning and definition

ENTERTAIN verb

Definition of entertain (verb)

1. provide entertainment for
2. take into consideration, have in view
   • "He entertained the notion of moving to South America"
   • synonyms: flirt with, think about, think of, toy with
3. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
   • "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment"
   • synonyms: harbor, harbour, hold, nurse