underholde — meaning in English

English meaning

• entertain verb To hold someone's attention pleasantly; to amuse.
• sustain verb To keep something going or in existence over time.

Senses

underholde is used for these senses in English:

• entertain (obsolete) to take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep
• sustain (transitive) To provide for or nourish.

entertain — full definition

1. verb To hold someone's attention pleasantly; to amuse.
2. verb To host guests, often with food and hospitality.
3. verb To consider an idea seriously, especially one that seems unlikely.

sustain — full definition

1. verb To keep something going or in existence over time.
2. verb To suffer or experience something harmful, especially an injury.
3. verb To support or provide for someone, especially by giving food or strength.

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