entertain

verbs

provide entertainment for

entertain

is derived from

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

take part in social activities; interact with others

"He never socializes with his colleagues"; "The old man hates to socialize"

take into consideration, have in view

"He entertained the notion of moving to South America"

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

"bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment"

entertain, harbor, harbour, hold, nurse