Entertain
/ˌɛntəˈteɪn/
noun
Entertainment; pleasure.
Reception of a guest; welcome.
verb
To amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.
“The motivational speaker not only instructed but also entertained the audience.”
To have someone over at one's home for a party or visit.
“They enjoy entertaining a lot.”
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.”