take into consideration, have in view; "He entertained the notion of moving to South America"
If you entertain an idea or suggestion, you allow yourself to consider it as possible or as worth thinking about seriously. I feel how foolish I am to entertain doubts I wouldn't entertain the idea of such an unsociable job
If you entertain people, you provide food and drink for them, for example when you have invited them to your house. I don't like to entertain guests anymore The Monroes continued to entertain extravagantly. + entertaining en·ter·tain·ing a cosy area for entertaining and relaxing
To give hospitable reception and maintenance to; to receive at one's board, or into one's house; to receive as a guest
To engage the attention of agreeably; to amuse with that which makes the time pass pleasantly; to divert; as, to entertain friends with conversation, etc
If a performer, performance, or activity entertains you, it amuses you, interests you, or gives you pleasure. They were entertained by top singers, dancers and celebrities Children's television not only entertains but also teaches. + entertaining en·ter·tain·ing To generate new money the sport needs to be more entertaining This is a surprisingly entertaining film