entertain
verb (used with object)
to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably; divert; amuse.
will entertain
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future tenseof entertain.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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The signs are there that this team will entertain but as Iraola pointed out in Chicago, it will take time.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Violinist Joshua Bell will entertain guests after dinner.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
This is a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity for D.C. and other cities around the country to redesign spaces to be more family-friendly that will entertain and educate children of all ages.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 25, 2023
Now some agents say more sellers will entertain offers with contingencies in place, a shift that will give you more peace of mind that you aren’t buying a lemon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2022
"I have a story to tell you, Winkle, which I venture to think will entertain you for a time."
From Men, Women and Guns by H. C. (Herman Cyril) McNeile
