Gadit

entertained

Definitions (2)
1verbTo provide someone with amusement or enjoyment.
The magician entertained the children with his tricks.
She entertained the guests with stories of her travels.
The concert entertained the audience for hours.
2verbTo consider or allow oneself to think about something.
He entertained the idea of moving to a new city.
She entertained thoughts of starting her own business.
They entertained the possibility of a new partnership.
Word Origin
Language
Old French
Original word
entretenir
Word parts
entre (among) + tenir (to hold)
Originally meant
to hold among, to maintain
Background
The word 'entertain' comes from the Old French 'entretenir', which meant to hold or maintain something among people. It evolved to mean providing amusement or hospitality.