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AH020387 Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
Entertain
What does 'entertain' mean in the following sentence:
How can people possibly entertain such bizarre notions!
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How can people possibly entertain such bizarre notions!
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To take something into consideration. Would you entertain the idea of having dinner with me? (reply) How could I possibly think of such a thing!
- To take something into consideration.
- Would you entertain the idea of having dinner with me?
- (reply) How could I possibly think of such a thing!
- ) It's not often used casually.
- The chair will entertain a motion.
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To take something into consideration.
Would you entertain the idea of having dinner with me? (reply) How could I possibly think of such a thing!
(How could I possibly entertain such a stupid idea?)
It's not often used casually.
The chair will entertain a motion. In a formal meeting, the chairman is inviting members to make proposa
Would you entertain the idea of having dinner with me? (reply) How could I possibly think of such a thing!
(How could I possibly entertain such a stupid idea?)
It's not often used casually.
The chair will entertain a motion. In a formal meeting, the chairman is inviting members to make proposa
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