Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Entertain (-s, -ed, -ing)
entertain (-s, -ed, -ing), v. [L. inter, among + tenir, to hold.]
- Receive; acquire; welcome.
- Accommodate; allow; [word play] be overwhelmed by.
- Harbor; protect; keep.
- Amuse; show hospitality.
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