entertain in German
entertain in German is unterhalten — entertain means to hold someone's attention pleasantly; to amuse.
entertain in German
unterhalten
(obsolete) to take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep
What does "entertain" mean?
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verb To hold someone's attention pleasantly; to amuse.
"The clown entertained the children for hours."
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verb To host guests, often with food and hospitality.
"They love entertaining friends at their lake house every summer."
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verb To consider an idea seriously, especially one that seems unlikely.
"She refused to entertain the possibility of failure."
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entertain in a sentence
- The clown entertained the children for hours.
- This novel entertains from the very first page.
- They love entertaining friends at their lake house every summer.
- She refused to entertain the possibility of failure.
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What is "entertain" in German?
"entertain" in German is unterhalten. entertain means: To hold someone's attention pleasantly; to amuse.
How do you use "entertain" in a sentence?
Example: "The clown entertained the children for hours." In German, "entertain" is unterhalten.
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