Entertain and Oblige

Entertain

Entertain verb - To cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied.
Usage example: entertain the kids while I go and prepare dinner

Oblige and entertain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Oblige" instead a verb "Entertain".

Oblige

Oblige verb - To do a service or favor for.

Entertain and oblige are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Entertain" instead a verb "Oblige".

Common collocations

family entertain family oblige family
way entertain way oblige way
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