Entertains Meaning in English

word · lemma: entertain

US

ˌɛnɝˈteɪnz/, /ˌɛntɝˈteɪnz

en-ter-TAYNZ

UK

ˌɛntətˈeɪnz

en-tuh-TAYNZ

Definition

'Entertains' means gives someone enjoyment or amusement, or sometimes hosts people as guests.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for performers, hosts, or anyone making people enjoy themselves. Can mean hosting guests at home ('entertains guests'). Not to confuse with 'maintains' or 'retains'. Common with 'entertains the idea' (considers an idea briefly).

• Spanish: entretiene
• Portuguese (BR): entretém
• Portuguese (PT): entretém
• Chinese (Simplified): 娱乐
• Chinese (Traditional): 娛樂
• Hindi: मनोरंजन करता है
• Arabic: يُسلي
• Bengali: মনোরঞ্জন করে - অতিথি আপ্যায়ন করে - ভেবে দেখে (ধারণা সম্পর্কে)
• Russian: развлекает - принимает гостей - допускает (мысль/идею)
• Japanese: 楽しませる - もてなす - 考えを抱く
• Vietnamese: giải trí - tiếp đãi - cân nhắc (ý tưởng)
• Korean: 즐겁게 하다 - 손님을 접대하다 - (생각을) 잠시 품다
• Turkish: eğlendirir - misafir ağırlar - (fikri) düşünür
• Urdu: تفریح فراہم کرتا ہے - مہمانوں کی میزبانی کرتا ہے - (خیال کو) مختصراً سوچنا
• Indonesian: giải trí - tiếp đãi - xem xét (ý tưởng)

Example Sentences

She entertains the children with stories.

basic

The magician always entertains the crowd.

basic

He entertains guests at his house every weekend.

basic

This comedian really entertains everyone at the party.

natural

She always entertains the idea of moving abroad, but never actually does it.

natural

He entertains us with funny stories about his travels.

natural