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Entertain (Verb)

Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment".

Verbs of feeling.

She refused to entertain any doubts about her decision to leave the company.
He still chose to entertain the hope that one day he would be able to return to his homeland.
The artist's bold style seemed to entertain the possibility of challenging traditional norms.
Despite the lack of evidence, some still entertained the idea that aliens had visited Earth.
The politician was accused of not being honest and was forced to entertain the possibility that her campaign would end in defeat.

Provide entertainment for.

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The magician's tricks were designed to entertain the audience at the children's birthday party.
Her job as a DJ was to entertain the guests at the wedding reception with music and conversation.
The comedy club hired a comedian to entertain the crowd on Friday nights.
The street performer's juggling skills were able to entertain the passersby on the busy city street.
The TV show was created to entertain the entire family, not just children.

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

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

She entertained the idea of starting her own business in college.
He entertained the notion of running for office, but ultimately decided against it.
She has entertained the possibility of returning to school for a graduate degree.
They are entertaining the idea of adopting a child.
He entertained the thought of quitting his job to travel the world.