entertain

US /en.t̬ɚˈteɪn/
UK /en.t̬ɚˈteɪn/
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1.

divertir, amuser

provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment

:
He hired a clown to entertain the children.
Il a engagé un clown pour divertir les enfants.
The band played music to entertain the crowd.
Le groupe a joué de la musique pour divertir la foule.
2.

envisager, examiner

consider an idea or suggestion and allow for the possibility of it

:
She refused to entertain the thought of failure.
Elle a refusé d'envisager l'idée d'un échec.
The committee would not entertain any further proposals.
Le comité ne voulait pas examiner d'autres propositions.
3.

recevoir, accueillir

receive guests and provide them with food and drink

:
They often entertain friends at their home.
Ils reçoivent souvent des amis chez eux.
She loves to cook and entertain.
Elle adore cuisiner et recevoir.