Analysis Complete

entertain

/ entertain /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
take into consideration, have in view
"He entertained the notion of moving to South America"
Type of:
contemplate
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Frame 33
verb Sense 2
provide entertainment for
Type of:
socialize socialise
Kinds of:
host amuse divert disport
Derived:
entertainment amusement entertainer
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
verb Sense 3
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
"bear a grudge"
"entertain interesting notions"
"harbor a resentment"
Type of:
feel experience
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Semantic Complexity
36%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
12
Times Searched
1
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Related Words

contemplate socialize socialise host amuse divert disport feel experience