How to Use entertain in a Sentence
entertain
verb
- Jugglers were on hand to entertain the crowd.
- They like to entertain their friends at their summer home.
- Much of his job as a salesman involves entertaining clients.
- Our father entertained us with stories.
- Our father's stories entertained us.
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The heart-as-clock is a cliché the Heart Wing does not entertain.
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Heather Lanier,
Longreads,
10 Jan. 2023
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The goal is the same: to educate and entertain the viewer.
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Chris Bumbaca,
USA TODAY,
26 May 2023
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The home is designed to entertain a crowd with large rooms and high ceilings.
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Dallas News,
28 Jan. 2023
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Whip out this beading kit to entertain the kids for a few hours.
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Maya Polton,
Parents,
24 Mar. 2024
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This is a large 75-piece set that will entertain someone small for a very long time.
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Adrienne So,
WIRED,
29 Nov. 2024
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There’s also a grand pool deck for those who love to entertain.
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Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
31 May 2023
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To eat and entertain The dining/flex space connects to the kitchen through an arched walkway.
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Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Oct. 2024
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When mom and dad are busy, Odette finds ways to entertain herself.
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Francesca Gariano,
Peoplemag,
22 Nov. 2022
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But the rest of me won’t entertain that theorem for long.
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Jonah Walters,
Longreads,
24 Oct. 2024
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There’s also ample space to lounge and entertain on the lawn.
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Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
22 July 2022
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Be sure not to overstay your welcome, and don't expect the host to entertain you at all times.
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Jorie Nicole McDonald,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2023
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So the sheer dedication to craft and to entertain just takes your breath away.
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Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 July 2023
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Scoop up a few new favorites to enjoy while entertaining in the months to come.
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Carly Totten,
Southern Living,
27 Nov. 2023
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Guests took the buses into town and while en route were entertained by two drag queens.
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Alexandra MacOn,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2023
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Large enough to host a wedding but quaint enough to entertain your most treasured guests.
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Alex Groth,
Journal Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2024
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Should the grandkids arrive for a visit, there's a pool with two slides to keep them entertained.
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Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2024
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Large enough to host a wedding but quaint enough to entertain your most treasured guests.
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Alex Groth,
Journal Sentinel,
11 June 2024
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These old-school tips for entertaining are here to stay—and for good reason.
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Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2024
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And for more ways to entertain the little ones, try these fun Thanksgiving games, which are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages.
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Corinne Sullivan,
Good Housekeeping,
19 Sep. 2022
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Dixon doesn’t even entertain the idea of joining the exclusive club.
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Jenna Fryer,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Sep. 2022
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Dixon doesn't even entertain the idea of joining the exclusive club.
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Jenna Fryer,
ajc,
9 Sep. 2022
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Char loved to entertain, and her parties were always full of good food, laughter, and fun.
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Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com,
al,
24 Aug. 2023
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Plus, the swing’s fabric and padded harness are soft and cozy for your little one, who will be entertained by the toy mobile.
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Chaunie Brusie, Rn,
Parents,
16 June 2023
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Giving the perfect present can be stressful, but there’s one sure bet: gifts that entertain.
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Outside Online,
23 Dec. 2024
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During the holidays, people are more likely than at other times of the year to entertain family and friends at home.
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Erica Lamberg,
Fox News,
22 Dec. 2024
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