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entertain

verb

take into consideration, have in view

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
E
Ends with
N
Contains
NT
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˌɛntəˈteɪn

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. take into consideration, have in view

    “He entertained the notion of moving to South America”

verb

  1. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

    “bear a grudge”

verb

  1. provide entertainment for

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Example Sentences

He entertained the notion of moving to South America
bear a grudge
entertain interesting notions
harbor a resentment

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