transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌen-tər-ˈtān ]
verb
Etymology: Middle English entertinen, from Middle French entretenir, from entre- inter- + tenir to hold — more at tenable
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1.
a. archaic : maintain
b. obsolete : receive
2. : to show hospitality to
entertain guests
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 provide entertainment for
entertain ed with songs and stories
5. : to play against (an opposing team) on one's home field or court
intransitive verb
: to provide entertainment especially for guests
Synonyms: see amuse
• en·ter·tain·er noun