Entertain and Tease

Entertain

Entertain verb - To cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied.

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

Tease

Tease verb - To make fun of in a good-natured way.

Entertain and tease are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Entertain" instead a verb "Tease".

Nearby Words: teasing, teased, teaser, teasel

Common collocations

person entertain person tease person
girl entertain girl tease girl
people entertain people tease people
idea entertain idea tease idea
Other words: men, children, audience, possibility, time, way, child, player, sister, viewers, kids, friends, fans, readers, girls, boys.
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