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entertain Synonyms

Another word for entertain

Choosing another word for entertain depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To provide someone with amusement, enjoyment, or diversion.

Usage Example

"The street musician played lively folk tunes to amuse the passing crowd."

Strongest
amuse
Strong
delight
divert
charm
please
beguile
regale

• verb (Context 2)

To receive and treat guests with food, drink, and hospitality in one's home or at a social event.

Usage Example

"They bought a larger dining table because they love to host friends and colleagues on weekends."

Strongest
host
Strong
receive
welcome
wine and dine
cater to

• verb (Context 3)

To give attention, consideration, or room in the mind to an idea, feeling, or proposal.

Usage Example

"The board of directors refused to consider any further offers to sell the historic building."

Strongest
consider
Strong
contemplate
harbor
cherish
ponder
foster

Opposites of entertain

The opposite of entertain shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dismiss
bore
reject
disregard
weary
ignore
turn away
rule out
See all opposites of entertain

• Nearby Words

enterprise
enterpriser
enterprising
entertain
entertainer
entertaining
entertainingly

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Entertain. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/entertain
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