LEARNit Dictionary

entertain

verb
B1
1
B1
to interest somebody or make somebody laugh in order to please them
سرگرم کردن
2
B2
to invite people to eat or drink with you as your guests, especially in your home
پذیرایی کردن, مهمانی دادن
Do you entertain a lot?
The Bradfords always entertained lavishly at Christmas.
Barbecues are a favourite way of entertaining friends.
They entertained us to lunch in their new house.
3
to consider or allow yourself to think about an idea, a hope, a feeling, etc.
پذیرفتن, در نظر گرفتن
He had entertained hopes of a reconciliation.
to entertain a doubt/suspicion