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entertained
Definitions
(2)
1
verb
To
provide
someone
with
amusement
or
enjoyment
.
The
magician
entertained
the
children
with
his
tricks
.
She
entertained
her
guests
with
stories
from
her
travels
.
The
comedian
entertained
the
audience
with
his
jokes
.
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2
verb
To
consider
or
give
attention
to
an
idea
or
thought
.
He
entertained
the
possibility
of
moving
to
a
new
city
.
She
entertained
the
idea
of
starting
her
own
business
.
The
committee
entertained
several
proposals
before
making
a
decision
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
intertenere
Word parts
inter (among) + tenere (to hold)
Originally meant
to hold among or together
Background
The word 'entertain' comes from the Latin 'intertenere', which means to hold among or together. It evolved through Old French 'entretenir' before becoming 'entertain' in English, originally meaning to maintain or keep up.