entertain
verb (used with object)
to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably; divert; amuse.
are entertaining
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present progressiveof entertain.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But the question of whether a policy is legal or constitutional – which the justices are entertaining now – isn’t the same as whether it’s wise.
From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2026
Manchester United are still a bit of an oddity but they are entertaining, you'd give them that.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025
“The fact that the courts are entertaining these cases is a failure of justice,” said lawyer Andrew Muge, who represents dozens of the defendants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2025
The orange-forward Orange County congresswoman entered the 2024 California Senate race this week, becoming the first of several potential House Democrats who are entertaining runs—Reps.
From Slate ● Jan. 14, 2023
The thought-voices are entertaining, too, because I never know what they are going to say.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
