entertain

Meanings

• Verb

  Provide amusement, diversion, or enjoyment for an audience.

• Verb

  To keep someone occupied or engaged, typically by providing them with food, drink, and other forms of hospitality.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with entertain
charm , harm , farm , garm

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Variants

List of all variants of entertain that leads to same result
entertain , entertained , entertainer , entertainers , entertaining , entertains

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Forms

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entertains, entertained, entertaining

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originated from Old French 'entretenir,' meaning 'to hold together, to maintain,' from 'entre' (between) and 'tenir' (to hold).

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the word 'entertain' in English was in the 14th century?

2. The entertainment industry generates billions of dollars in revenue each year.

3. The word 'entertain' can be used as both a verb and a noun.

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Related Concepts

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1. Entertainment industry: A major economic sector that includes various forms of media and arts, such as film, music, television, and live performances.

2. Entertainment venues: Places where people gather to be entertained, such as theaters, concert halls, sports arenas, and amusement parks.

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Culture

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The word 'entertain' has been used extensively in literature, music, and art. For instance, Shakespeare's plays often contained elements of entertainment for the audience. In music, entertainers like Michael Jackson and Madonna have captivated millions of fans worldwide.

How to Memorize "entertain"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people laughing and clapping, enjoying a performance. Imagine yourself as the entertainer, making the audience happy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'entertain' with the idea of providing enjoyment and amusement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'E' for 'Provide amusement,' 'N' for 'Keep someone occupied,' and 'T' for 'Provide enjoyment'.

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