<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably; divert; amuse.</li><li>Synonyms: regale, beguile</li><li>Antonyms: bore</li><li>to have as a guest; provide food, lodging, etc., for; show hospitality to.</li><li>to admit into the mind; consider: He never entertained such ideas.</li><li>Antonyms: reject</li><li>to hold in the mind; harbor; cherish: They secretly entertained thoughts of revenge.</li><li>Archaic: to maintain or keep up.</li><li>Obsolete: to give admittance or reception to; receive.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to exercise hospitality; entertain company; provide entertainment for guests: They loved to talk, dance, and entertain.</li></ul>