Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To amuse or provide enjoyment to someone through various forms of activities such as performances, games, or social gatherings.
Entertain
/ˌentəˈteɪn/Synonyms:
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Examples:
They entertained their friends splendidly.
He would keep open house and entertain like a prince.
'It is silly for us to entertain seven silent people.'
Etymology:
From Middle English entertenen, derived from Old French entretenir, which means to hold together or keep someone in a certain state, ultimately from Latin inter- (among) + tenere (to hold).
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