entertain
/ˌɛntəˈteɪn/verb
Elementary
1
to amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably
2
To have someone over at one's home, or some other venue, for a party or visit.
3
to receive and take into consideration; to have a thought in mind
4
to take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep
5
to meet or encounter, as an enemy
6
to lead on; to bring along; to introduce
7
to help; to assist; to answer a phone call
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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