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entertainer

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Main Entry:
en·ter·tain 
          Listen to the pronunciation of entertain
Pronunciation:
\ˌen-tər-ˈtān\
Function:
verb
Etymology:
Middle English entertinen, from Middle French entretenir, from entre- inter- + tenir to hold — more at tenable
Date:
15th century
transitive verb1 aarchaic : maintain bobsolete : receive2: 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 5: to play against (an opposing team) on one's home field or courtintransitive verb: to provide entertainment especially for guests
synonyms see amuse
en·ter·tain·er noun


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