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Bore vs Entertain - What's the difference?

bore | entertain |


As nouns the difference between bore and entertain

is that bore is farmer while entertain is (obsolete) ; pleasure.

As a verb entertain is

to amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.

Impress vs Entertain - What's the difference?

impress | entertain |


In transitive terms the difference between impress and entertain

is that impress is to seize or confiscate (property) by force while entertain is to receive and take into consideration; to have a thought in mind.

Entertain vs Cherish - What's the difference?

entertain | cherish |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between entertain and cherish

is that entertain is (obsolete) reception of a guest; welcome while cherish is (obsolete) to cheer, gladden.

As verbs the difference between entertain and cherish

is that entertain is to amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably while cherish is to treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid.

As a noun entertain

is (obsolete) ; pleasure.

Entertain vs Rake - What's the difference?

entertain | rake |


As verbs the difference between entertain and rake

is that entertain is to amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably while rake is to use a rake on (leaves, debris, soil, a lawn, etc) in order to loosen, gather together, or remove debris from.

As nouns the difference between entertain and rake

is that entertain is entertainment; pleasure while rake is a garden tool with a row of pointed teeth fixed to a long handle, used for collecting grass or debris, or for loosening soil.

Socialise vs Entertain - What's the difference?

socialise | entertain |


As verbs the difference between socialise and entertain

is that socialise is while entertain is to amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.

As a noun entertain is

(obsolete) ; pleasure.

Entertain vs Describe - What's the difference?

entertain | describe |


In transitive terms the difference between entertain and describe

is that entertain is to receive and take into consideration; to have a thought in mind while describe is to represent by drawing; to draw a plan of; to delineate; to trace or mark out.

In obsolete terms the difference between entertain and describe

is that entertain is reception of a guest; welcome while describe is to distribute into parts, groups, or classes; to mark off; to class.

As a noun entertain

is entertainment; pleasure.

Banquet vs Entertain - What's the difference?

banquet | entertain |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between banquet and entertain

is that banquet is (obsolete) to have dessert after a feast while entertain is (obsolete) reception of a guest; welcome.

As nouns the difference between banquet and entertain

is that banquet is a large celebratory meal; a feast while entertain is (obsolete) ; pleasure.

As verbs the difference between banquet and entertain

is that banquet is to participate in a banquet; to feast while entertain is to amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.

Rest vs Entertain - What's the difference?

rest | entertain |


As nouns the difference between rest and entertain

is that rest is prison while entertain is (obsolete) ; pleasure.

As a verb entertain is

to amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.

Entertain vs Inform - What's the difference?

entertain | inform |


In transitive terms the difference between entertain and inform

is that entertain is to receive and take into consideration; to have a thought in mind while inform is to give form or character to; to inspire (with a given quality); to affect, influence (with a pervading principle, idea etc.).

As a noun entertain

is entertainment; pleasure.

As an adjective inform is

without regular form; shapeless; ugly; deformed.

Amusement vs Entertain - What's the difference?

amusement | entertain |


As nouns the difference between amusement and entertain

is that amusement is entertainment while entertain is entertainment; pleasure.

As a verb entertain is

to amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.

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