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Persuade vs Entertain - What's the difference?

persuade | entertain |


In transitive terms the difference between persuade and entertain

is that persuade is to successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence. Compare sway while entertain is to receive and take into consideration; to have a thought in mind.

As a noun entertain is

entertainment; pleasure.

Entertain vs Abuse - What's the difference?

entertain | abuse |


As verbs the difference between entertain and abuse

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

As a noun entertain

is (obsolete) ; pleasure.

Harbour vs Entertain - What's the difference?

harbour | entertain |


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

is that harbour is (obsolete) a house of the zodiac while entertain is (obsolete) reception of a guest; welcome.

In lang=en terms the difference between harbour and entertain

is that harbour is to accept, as with a belief while entertain is to receive and take into consideration; to have a thought in mind.

As nouns the difference between harbour and entertain

is that harbour is (obsolete|uncountable) shelter, refuge while entertain is (obsolete) ; pleasure.

As verbs the difference between harbour and entertain

is that harbour is to provide shelter or refuge for while entertain is to amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.

Console vs Entertain - What's the difference?

console | entertain |


As verbs the difference between console and entertain

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

As a noun entertain is

(obsolete) ; pleasure.

Entertain vs Gratify - What's the difference?

entertain | gratify | Related terms |

Entertain is a related term of gratify.


As verbs the difference between entertain and gratify

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

As a noun entertain

is (obsolete) ; pleasure.

Insnare vs Entertain - What's the difference?

insnare | entertain | Related terms |

Insnare is a related term of entertain.


As verbs the difference between insnare and entertain

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

As a noun entertain is

(obsolete) ; pleasure.

Mislead vs Entertain - What's the difference?

mislead | entertain | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between mislead and entertain

is that mislead is to lead astray, in a false direction while entertain is to amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.

As a noun entertain is

entertainment; pleasure.

Entertain vs Support - What's the difference?

entertain | support | Related terms |

Entertain is a related term of support.


In lang=en terms the difference between entertain and support

is that entertain is to receive and take into consideration; to have a thought in mind while support is to be accountable for, or involved with, but not responsible for.

As verbs the difference between entertain and support

is that entertain is to amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably while support is (senseid)to keep from falling.

As nouns the difference between entertain and support

is that entertain is (obsolete) ; pleasure while support is something which supports often used attributively, as a complement or supplement to.

Nourish vs Entertain - What's the difference?

nourish | entertain |


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

is that nourish is (obsolete) to gain nourishment while entertain is (obsolete) reception of a guest; welcome.

As nouns the difference between nourish and entertain

is that nourish is (obsolete) a nurse while entertain is (obsolete) ; pleasure.

As verbs the difference between nourish and entertain

is that nourish is to feed and cause to grow; to supply with matter which increases bulk or supplies waste, and promotes health; to furnish with nutriment while entertain is to amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.

Recieve vs Entertain - What's the difference?

recieve | entertain |


As verbs the difference between recieve and entertain

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

As a noun entertain is

(obsolete) ; pleasure.

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