entertain

About 3.77 uses per million words.

Meaning

verb To amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.
to entertain friends with lively conversation
verb To have someone over at one's home, or some other venue, for a party or visit.
They enjoy entertaining a lot.
verb To receive and take into consideration; to have a thought in mind.
The committee would like to entertain the idea of reducing the budget figures.
verb To take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep.
verb To meet or encounter, as an enemy.
verb To lead on; to bring along; to introduce.
verb To help; to assist; to answer a phone call.
noun Entertainment; pleasure.