Entertain - English meaning

verb

Take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.

Usage examples:

Buildings can be designed to absorb and retain heat

verb

To take in a liquid, gas, or chemical

Usage examples:

The black clay soil around here doesn’t absorb water very well., fig. the country has absorbed mill…

verb

If an organization absorbs the cost of something, it pays that cost

Usage examples:

The law school has absorbed most of the expenses so far, but it may have to offer fewer places next…

verb

Cause (someone) to find something funny.

Usage examples:

He made faces to amuse her

verb

To keep the attention of someone by entertaining that person

Usage examples:

It’s a relief when your child can amuse herself for a whole hour., his subtle humor amused me., her…

verb

To entertain someone, especially by humorous speech or action or by making them laugh or smile

Usage examples:

I've brought an article from yesterday's paper that i thought might amuse you., [ + obj + to infini…

idiom

Keep in mind

noun

The part of a person that makes it possible for him or her to think, feel emotions, and understand things

Usage examples:

Her mind was full of what had happened the night before, and she just wasn't concentrating., of cou…

verb

Charm or enchant (someone), often in a deceptive way.

Usage examples:

He beguiled the voters with his good looks

verb

To charm, attract, or interest, sometimes in order to deceive

Usage examples:

I had to show i was not beguiled by his good looks., a beguiling smile

verb

To persuade, attract, or interest someone, sometimes in order to deceive them

Usage examples:

He was completely beguiled by her beauty., the salesman beguiled him into buying a car he didn't wa…

noun

A small stream.

Usage examples:

The lake district boasts lovely lakes and babbling brooks

verb

Tolerate or allow (something, typically dissent or opposition).

Usage examples:

Jenny would brook no criticism of matthew

noun

A small stream

Usage examples:

A brook runs past the house., she won’t brook any criticism of her work.

noun

The power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others.

Usage examples:

His charm has captivated the media

verb

Delight greatly.

Usage examples:

The books have charmed children the world over

adjective

Denoting a flavour (variety) of unstable quark having an electric charge of + 2/3. charm quarks have similar properties to up quarks and top quarks, but are distinguished from them by having an intermediate mass.

verb

Shout for joy or in praise or encouragement.

Usage examples:

She cheered from the sidelines

noun

A shout of encouragement, praise, or joy.

Usage examples:

A tremendous cheer from the audience

verb

To give a shout of approval or encouragement for someone

Usage examples:

[ i ] i was one of the people who jumped up and cheered after that speech., he demanded the resigna…

verb

Think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.

Usage examples:

Each application is considered on its merits

verb

To think about a particular subject or thing or about doing something or about whether to do something

Usage examples:

Consider clara barton, who founded the american red cross., we considered moving to california, but…

verb

To spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision

Usage examples:

Don't make any decisions before you've considered the situation., [ + question word ] have you cons…

verb

Look thoughtfully for a long time at.

Usage examples:

He contemplated his image in the mirrors

verb

To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious way

Usage examples:

[ t ] the owner of the team contemplated moving his football club to another city., [ t ] sharon is…

verb

To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way

Usage examples:

[ + -ing verb ] i'm contemplating going abroad for a year., they were contemplating a move to calif…

noun

A person's face or facial expression.

Usage examples:

His impenetrable eyes and inscrutable countenance give little away

verb

Admit as acceptable or possible.

Usage examples:

He was reluctant to countenance the use of force

noun

The appearance or expression of someone’s face

Usage examples:

[ c ] her countenance masked her feelings., this school will not countenance lateness.

verb

Please (someone) greatly.

Usage examples:

An experience guaranteed to delight both young and old

noun

Great pleasure.

Usage examples:

The little girls squealed with delight

noun

Great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness, or something or someone that gives this

Usage examples:

[ c ] my sister’s little boy is a real delight., [ u ] his music teacher expressed delight with his…

verb

Prevent (someone) from concentrating on something.

Usage examples:

Don't allow noise to distract you from your work

Draw someone's attention away from something

verb

To take someone’s attention away from what that person is doing or should be doing

Usage examples:

She liked to work with the radio playing and said it did not distract her., [ u ] it’s impossible t…

verb

Cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.

Usage examples:

A scheme to divert water from the river to irrigate agricultural land

verb

Turn aside; turn away from

verb

To cause something or someone to turn in a different direction

Usage examples:

Our flight was diverted from san francisco to oakland because of the fog., the administration had t…

verb

Occupy or attract (someone's interest or attention).

Usage examples:

He ploughed on, trying to outline his plans and engage sutton's attention

adjective

(of a writer or artist) committed to a particular aim or cause.

Usage examples:

He was determined that his writing and thinking should be engagé

verb

Consume all of one's attention or time

verb

Absorb all the attention or interest of.

Usage examples:

They seemed to be engrossed in conversation

verb

If something engrosses you, it is so interesting that you give it all your attention

Usage examples:

What is it about harry potter that so engrosses children?

verb

Capture the fascinated attention of.

Usage examples:

She had been so enthralled by the adventure that she had hardly noticed the cold

verb

To keep someone completely interested

Usage examples:

The baseball game completely enthralled the crowd., the audience was enthralled for two hours by a …

verb

Attract the strong attention and interest of (someone).

Usage examples:

I've always been fascinated by computers

verb

To have someone’s complete interest and attention

Usage examples:

Anything to do with airplanes and flying fascinates him., the children were fascinated by the story…

verb

To interest someone a lot

Usage examples:

Science has always fascinated me., anything to do with planes and flying fascinates him.

verb

Dip or submerge in a liquid.

Usage examples:

Immerse the paper in water for twenty minutes

verb

To involve someone completely in an activity

Usage examples:

She immersed herself wholly in her work., immerse the egg in boiling water., the course offers tota…

verb

To become completely involved in something

Usage examples:

She got some books out of the library and immersed herself in jewish history and culture.

noun

The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.

Usage examples:

She looked about her with interest

verb

Excite the curiosity or attention of (someone).

Usage examples:

I thought the book might interest eliot

noun

The feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something

Usage examples:

I've always had an interest in astronomy., he never seems to show any interest in his children., un…

verb

Have or include (something) as a necessary or integral part or result.

Usage examples:

My job involves a lot of travelling

verb

To include someone or something in an activity

Usage examples:

The accident involved two cars and a truck., the operation involves inserting a small tube into the…

verb

If an activity, situation, etc. involves something, that thing is a part of the activity, etc.

Usage examples:

Research involving the use of biological warfare agents will be used for defensive purposes., [ + -…

verb

Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

Usage examples:

The rented flat she occupies in hampstead

verb

Live in (a certain place)

verb

(of an army or group of people) to move into and take control or possession of a place

Usage examples:

Nationalist forces now occupy more than 70% of the country., a large couch occupies most of the spa…

verb

Cause to feel happy and satisfied.

Usage examples:

He arranged a fishing trip to please his son

adverb

Used in polite requests or questions.

Usage examples:

Please address letters to the editor

exclamation

Commonly used in order to make a request more polite, or, sometimes, to make it stronger or urgent

Usage examples:

Could i please have some ketchup for my hamburger?, please be sure to take all your personal belong…

verb

(of a matter or subject) dominate or engross the mind of (someone) to the exclusion of other thoughts.

Usage examples:

His mother was preoccupied with paying the bills

verb

To be the main thought in someone’s mind, causing other things to be forgotten

Usage examples:

The wedding next month preoccupied her., he’s been preoccupied lately because of problems at school.

verb

Experience or be subjected to (something bad or unpleasant).

Usage examples:

He suffered intense pain

verb

To experience or show the effects of something bad

Usage examples:

[ t ] about 50,000 bicyclists suffer serious head injuries each year., [ t ] block’s own farm has s…

verb

Bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

Usage examples:

The dome was supported by a hundred white columns

noun

A thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright.

Usage examples:

The best support for a camera is a tripod

verb

The act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

noun

The act, state, or quality of caring about or respecting

Usage examples:

He showed very little consideration for anyone but himself., [ c ] financial considerations were a …

noun

In a contract, something with financial value that is given in exchange for something else, for example, a bank loan that is made in exchange for the borrower's promise to repay it

Usage examples:

From the wording of the agreement it was clear that the initial payment was part of the considerati…

phrase

Take into account.

Usage examples:

Planning that takes into consideration the needs of wildlife as well as those of humans

collocation

Have on one's mind, think about actively

phrasal verb

Take someone or something into account or consideration when deciding on a possible action.

Usage examples:

You can live how you like, but there's the children to think about

phrasal verb

Consider the possibility or advantages of a course of action.

Usage examples:

She thought about enrolling for a college course

verb

Allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference.

Usage examples:

A regime unwilling to tolerate dissent

verb

To bear something unpleasant or annoying, or to keep going despite difficulties

Usage examples:

Athletes often have to tolerate a lot of pain., they don’t have the best service, but i tolerate it…