intrattenere — meaning in English

English meaning

• entertain verb To hold someone's attention pleasantly; to amuse.
• while noun A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.

Senses

intrattenere 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
• while (transitive) To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.

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.

while — full definition

1. noun A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
2. conj During the same time that something else happens.
3. conj Used to introduce a contrast, similar to "whereas" or "although".

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