entertained

• Descreve o estado de quem se diverte, está entretido ou sente prazer com algo.

Describes a state of being amused, engaged, or enjoying something.

1. Amused or engagedB1formal

   Feeling amused, interested, or engaged by something enjoyable.

   Entretido

   • The children were thoroughly entertained by the magician.
   • She looked entertained during the comedy show.
   • We were all entertained by his funny stories.

   Sinônimosabsorbedamuseddelighteddivertedengagedinterestedoccupiedpleased

   Antônimosboredindifferentuninterested

2. Having considered an ideaB2formal

   Having considered or thought about an idea or suggestion.

   Que considerou uma ideia

   • He entertained the thought of moving abroad.
   • She entertained the possibility of starting her own business.
   • They entertained the proposal for several weeks before deciding.

   Sinônimosconsidered

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de proporcionar diversão ou prazer a alguém, receber convidados com hospitalidade, ou considerar uma ideia ou proposta.

A verb used to indicate the act of providing amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to someone, or considering an idea or suggestion.

1. Amuse or engageA2formal

   To provide amusement, enjoyment, or interest for someone.

   Entreter

   • The clown entertained the children at the party.
   • She entertained her guests with stories and music.
   • The movie entertained the audience for two hours.

   Sinônimosamusedelightdistractdivertengageoccupypleaseregale

   Antônimosannoyboredispleaseirritateweary

2. Consider or contemplateB2formal

   To hold in mind or consider an idea, suggestion, or possibility.

   Considerar

   • He refused to entertain the idea of quitting.
   • The committee will entertain all proposals.
   • She entertained the thought of moving abroad.

   Sinônimosconsidercontemplatedeliberateponderreflectweigh

   Antônimosdismissdisregardignorereject

3. Host guestsB1formal

   To receive and provide hospitality to guests, often with food and drink.

   Receber convidados

   • They love to entertain friends at their home.
   • She entertained her colleagues with a lavish dinner.
   • We entertained the visiting delegates at a restaurant.

   Sinônimosaccommodatefeastfetehostput upreceiveregaletreatwelcome