entertained

Definition of entertained in English English dictionary: Simple past tense and past participle of entertain; pleasantly occupied; "We are not amused" -Queen Victoria; past of entertain
entertained a pleading: accepted a pleading, agreed with an argument (Law)
entertained an action: agreed to accept a claim, agreed to a claim, convicted on the base of a claim (Law)
entertain: To have a thought in mind
The committee would like to entertain the idea of reducing the budget figures.
entertain: To amuse (someone); said especially of a professional entertainer
The motivational speaker not only instructed but also entertained the audience.
entertain: To have someone over at one's home for a party or visit
They enjoy entertaining a lot.
entertain: take into consideration, have in view; "He entertained the notion of moving to South America
entertain: {v} to talk with, treat, keep, amuse
entertain: To keep, hold, or maintain in the mind with favor; to keep in the mind; to harbor; to cherish; as, to entertain sentiments
entertain: maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment"
entertain: To lead on; to bring along; to introduce
entertain: provide entertainment for
entertain: take into consideration, have in view; "He entertained the notion of moving to South America"
entertain: If you entertain an idea or suggestion, you allow yourself to consider it as possible or as worth thinking about seriously. I feel how foolish I am to entertain doubts I wouldn't entertain the idea of such an unsociable job
entertain: Entertainment
entertain: To be at the charges of; to take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbor; to keep
entertain: To meet or encounter, as an enemy
entertain: If you entertain people, you provide food and drink for them, for example when you have invited them to your house. I don't like to entertain guests anymore The Monroes continued to entertain extravagantly. + entertaining en·ter·tain·ing a cosy area for entertaining and relaxing
entertain: To give hospitable reception and maintenance to; to receive at one's board, or into one's house; to receive as a guest
entertain: To engage the attention of agreeably; to amuse with that which makes the time pass pleasantly; to divert; as, to entertain friends with conversation, etc
entertain: To have someone over at ones home for a party or visit
entertain: If a performer, performance, or activity entertains you, it amuses you, interests you, or gives you pleasure. They were entertained by top singers, dancers and celebrities Children's television not only entertains but also teaches. + entertaining en·ter·tain·ing To generate new money the sport needs to be more entertaining This is a surprisingly entertaining film
entertain: {f} interest, amuse; host; hold or maintain in the mind (i.e. a feeling)
entertain: To receive, or provide entertainment for, guests; as, he entertains generously
entertain: To amuse someone (usually by professional entertainers)
entertain: To give reception to; to receive, in general; to receive and take into consideration; to admit, treat, or make use of; as, to entertain a proposal