- entertain⇄entertain, transitive verb.
1. to keep pleasantly interested; please or amuse.
Ex. The circus entertained the children.
(SYN) divert, beguile, delight.
2. to have as a guest.
Ex. She entertained ten people at dinner. - entertain⇄v.i. to have guests; provide entertainment for guests.
Ex. She entertains a great deal.