entertains
Holds one's attention
Entertains means to hold someone's attention in an enjoyable way—through humor, performance, or engaging activity: The comedian entertains crowds nightly.
It also means to host guests: She entertains frequently at her home.
More abstractly, to entertain an idea or possibility is to consider it: I won't even entertain that suggestion.
Occupies or participates with
- enthrallsCaptures attention completely
- fascinatesIntensely holds attention
- absorbsTakes in fully
- mesmerizesCaptivates utterly, hypnotically
spellbinds · grips · rivets · charms · delights · beguiles · enchants · intrigues
Amusing quality
- jokesHumorous remarks or stories
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
- comedyWork meant to amuse
- funnyProvoking laughter or suspicion
wit · banter · amusing · playful · whimsical · comedic · satire · parody
Gathered viewers collectively
- showMake something apparent
- stageRaised performance platform
- actDeed or performance
- performanceCarrying out a task
spectacle · theater · concert · recital · gig · venue · applause · encore
People received hospitably
- partyGathering for celebration
- dinnerPrimary evening meal
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
gathering · company · soirée · banquet · housewarming · cocktails · catering · welcome
Mental formation
- notionImprecise mental impression
- possibilityState of being achievable
- thoughtMental concept or reflection
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
contemplates · ponders · weighs · mulls · deliberates · explores · examines · hypothesis
engages
Occupies or participates with
- enthrallsCaptures attention completely
- fascinatesIntensely holds attention
- absorbsTakes in fully
mesmerizes · spellbinds · grips · rivets · charms · delights · beguiles · enchants · intrigues · holds attention
humor
Amusing quality
funny · wit · banter · amusing · playful · whimsical · comedic · satire · parody · comic
audience
Gathered viewers collectively
performance · spectacle · theater · concert · recital · gig · venue · applause · encore · production
guests
People received hospitably
hospitality · gathering · company · soirée · banquet · housewarming · cocktails · catering · welcome · invitations
idea
Mental formation
- notionImprecise mental impression
- possibilityState of being achievable
- thoughtMental concept or reflection
proposal · contemplates · ponders · weighs · mulls · deliberates · explores · examines · hypothesis · option
entertainsbores
Drills or tires
wearies · puts to sleep · tires · dulls · displeases
- adult entertainmentSexually explicit media
- entertainment systemAudio-visual equipment grouping
- home entertainmentAudio-visual systems for residences
- entertainment centerFurniture for electronics display
- entertainment industryCommercial arts and media sector
- live entertainmentIn-person performances for audiences
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