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单词 entertainer
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entertain

verb

en·​ter·​tain ˌen-tər-ˈtān How to pronounce entertain (audio)
entertained; entertaining; entertains

transitive verb

1
: to show hospitality to
entertain guests
2
: to provide entertainment for
3
a
: to keep, hold, or maintain in the mind
I entertain grave doubts about her sincerity.
b
: to receive and take into consideration
refused to entertain our plea
4
: to play against (an opposing team) on one's home field or court
5
a
archaic : maintain
b
obsolete : receive

intransitive verb

: to provide entertainment especially for guests
entertainer noun

Synonyms

  • amuse
  • disport
  • divert
  • regale
  • solace
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Example Sentences

They like to entertain their friends at their summer home. Much of his job as a salesman involves entertaining clients. Jugglers were on hand to entertain the crowd. Our father entertained us with stories. Our father's stories entertained us.
Recent Examples on the Web Dixon doesn’t even entertain the idea of joining the exclusive club. Jenna Fryer, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Dixon doesn't even entertain the idea of joining the exclusive club. Jenna Fryer, ajc, 9 Sep. 2022 Boras hinted that Soto won’t entertain signing a contract extension until the situation is settled. Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2022 If Congress won’t entertain a ban on assault-style weapons, Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) has a new idea: imposing a 1,000 percent tax on them. Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 This isn't to say the Grizzlies shouldn't entertain trade offers for their treasure of assets. Morten Jensen, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022 Parents have no real options for back-up care — such as a drop-in day care or a babysitter — when their child might be carrying COVID-19, especially as infants and toddlers cannot easily or safely entertain themselves. Alison Bowen, chicagotribune.com, 21 Jan. 2022 Teams will also remain isolated in the team hotel and cannot entertain visitors on the road. Peter Aitken, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2021 He was followed by Vermont Governor Phil Scott, who didn’t even entertain calls to get into his state’s newly open Senate race after the retirement of Senator Pat Leahy. James Pindell, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English entertinen, from Middle French entretenir, from entre- inter- + tenir to hold — more at tenable

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 5a

Kids Definition

entertain

verb

en·​ter·​tain ˌen-tər-ˈtān How to pronounce entertain (audio)
entertained; entertaining
1
: to host a social event
My parents entertain often.
2
: to have as a guest
entertain friends
3
: to perform for or provide amusement for
Comedians entertained the crowd.
4
: to have in mind
She entertained thoughts of quitting.

entertainer

noun

as in performer

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • performer
  • busker
  • trouper
  • impressionist
  • player
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  • pantomime
  • mime
  • impersonator
  • imitator
  • clown
  • mimic
  • aper
  • pantaloon
  • mummer
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