entertain
verb (used with object)
to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably; divert; amuse.
entertained
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past participleof entertain.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof entertain.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
entertainverb (used with object)to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably; divert; amuse.
Example Sentences
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“The sheer volume of information captured is not something that is entertained, in my view, by the Fourth Amendment,” said Rep. Mitch Little, R-Lewisville.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
It revealed that Personalis had entertained multiple suitors, including a verbal proposal of $17 a share, before agreeing to the Tempus deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
As if those amenities weren’t enough to keep the Hollywood star entertained, the property also features its own ski slope, as well as a tennis court.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
He even looked into playing arena football and entertained the idea of playing for the Los Angeles Avengers, but that thought only lasted a day or so.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Dustfinger had often entertained the maids as they hoed the beds.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
