How to Use entertain in a Sentence

entertain

verb
Definition of entertainnext
Synonyms for entertainnext
  • They like to entertain their friends at their summer home.
  • Much of his job as a salesman involves entertaining clients.
  • The massive herd of sea lions has entertained residents and tourists alike.
    — Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2024
  • Its goal is to entertain the audience, not elevate art.
    — Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 25 July 2024
  • Make sure to pack plenty of activities to keep them entertained throughout the flight.
    — Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
  • To be informed, of course, but also to be delighted and entertained and inspired and, yes, sometimes outraged.
    — Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
  • That manic pace and heartfelt purpose underscores a simple truth — G. Love was born to entertain.
    — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2024
  • At some point during his upbringing, Vance writes, Bonnie entertained a vague notion of becoming a children’s-rights lawyer.
    — Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
  • His willingness to entertain offers other than Skydance’s was the final straw, knowledgeable people said.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2024
  • Naturally, the grounds make for the perfect place to entertain à la Uncle Jimmy, with tons of antique brick patios, a fire pit, a grill, and a water fountain.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 May 2024
  • The double-height living room on the parlor level, spanning 38 feet wide with 24-foot ceilings and dual fireplaces, makes entertaining large groups a breeze.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 July 2024
  • The goal is the same: to educate and entertain the viewer.
    — Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 26 May 2023
  • Whip out this beading kit to entertain the kids for a few hours.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 24 Mar. 2024
  • There’s also a grand pool deck for those who love to entertain.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 May 2023
  • Be sure not to overstay your welcome, and don't expect the host to entertain you at all times.
    — Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
  • So the sheer dedication to craft and to entertain just takes your breath away.
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 July 2023
  • Scoop up a few new favorites to enjoy while entertaining in the months to come.
    — Carly Totten, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Guests took the buses into town and while en route were entertained by two drag queens.
    — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Large enough to host a wedding but quaint enough to entertain your most treasured guests.
    — Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Should the grandkids arrive for a visit, there's a pool with two slides to keep them entertained.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024
  • Large enough to host a wedding but quaint enough to entertain your most treasured guests.
    — Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
  • Char loved to entertain, and her parties were always full of good food, laughter, and fun.
    — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Plus, the swing’s fabric and padded harness are soft and cozy for your little one, who will be entertained by the toy mobile.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 16 June 2023
  • Light-up buttons, music, and a quiz mode entertain them even more.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Polin refuses to entertain the idea that his son might be dead.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2023
  • With the late kick time on the East Coast, the assumption was that Colorado would entertain viewers for maybe a half before most of the country turned in for the night.
    — J. Brady McCollough, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2023
  • The Panthers have had a knack for putting on these entertaining hockey games.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 May 2024
  • Youth dance groups, marching bands and drill teams entertained crowds in a parade along King Drive earlier in the day.
    — Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2023
  • Thankfully, her recent looks have been wild enough to entertain us for weeks to come.
    — Maggie Horton, Country Living, 29 July 2023
  • So did books, movies, and TV fare intended to entertain.
    — Leanne Italie, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Nov. 2023

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