To be at the charges of; to take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbor; to keep.

To keep, hold, or maintain in the mind with favor; to keep in the mind; to harbor; to cherish; as, to entertain sentiments.

take into consideration, have in view; "He entertained the notion of moving to South America"

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.

An exhibitionist, someone who is sexually turned on by being watched when engaging in sexual acts.

To give hospitable reception and maintenance to; to receive at one's board, or into one's house; to receive as a guest.

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.

To receive, or provide entertainment for, guests; as, he entertains generously.

To meet or encounter, as an enemy.

To lead on; to bring along; to introduce.

(see CAN ENTERTAIN)