entertain in WordNet English dictionary

1. take into consideration, have in view
   "He entertained the notion of moving to South America"
   entertain  think of  toy with  flirt with  think about 
   
2. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
   "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment"
   harbor  harbour  hold  entertain  nurse 
   
3. provide entertainment for
   entertain