entertain

[/ˌɛn.tərˈteɪn/]

verb

entreter

1. to provide amusement or enjoyment

The magician entertained the children with magic tricks.

O mágico entreteve as crianças com truques de mágica.

2. to receive and show hospitality to a guest

We entertain guests at our home every weekend.

Recebemos convidados em casa todos os fins de semana.

3. to consider or give attention to an idea or suggestion

Would you entertain the possibility of relocating?

Você consideraria a possibilidade de se mudar?

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

entreter

most common usage in Brazil

General Brazilian

divertir

alternative for 'to amuse' context

Portugal

entreter

standard usage in European Portuguese

Portugal

receber

when referring to hosting guests

entertain a thought

entertain an idea

entertain the troops

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