1.b> i> (), ; ; we seldom entertain ; they entertain a great deal , ; to entertain friends at / to / dinner , ; they like to entertain , - ;
2.b> 1) (), (, , ..i>); to entertain an idea i> , ...; to entertain theory ; to entertain a purpose ; to entertain a grudge against smb. ; to entertain resentment / ;
2) (), ; to entertain a proposal i> ; to entertain an opinion i> ; if you put the idea before him, he may entertain it , ;
3.b> 1) (), ; to entertain smb. with songs ;
2) : to entertain oneself ();
4.b> .i> , (, - ..i>); he entertained a friendly correspondence with his teacher i> / - ;
5.b> .i> 1) , ;
2) (); / i> .