Object

• crowd: There will also be an exclusive DJ set from Bloc Party who are taking time out from the studio to entertain the party crowd.

• guest: There the ancient heroes entertain the guests with tales of pagan Ireland.

• audience: Nearly 100 pupils from Christ's Hospital were invited to entertain the audience in the Church with an evening of music.

• notion: Those who could not entertain the notion of England not managed by the English have had four years to get used to the idea.

• troop: I'm currently rehearsing a covers band to entertain the troops in Iraq!

• kid: She entertained the kids from the minute they walked through the door.

Subject

• magician: All the children were entertained by a magician, and Father Christmas made a surprise guest appearance to hand out presents.

• musician: Delegates will also be entertained by musicians from Cults Academy.

• singer: Do you remember lunch in the basement restaurant where we were entertained by a singer.

Modifying Another Word

• royally: We were royally entertained this evening by our President Peter Jones.

• thoroughly: From just £ 125 you can relax knowing your younger guests are being thoroughly entertained at your wedding!

• mildly: I caught the late night showing, expecting to be mildly entertained.

• richly: Visitors from northern England and Scotland were richly entertained with indoor concerts, outdoor band music and, of course, the music hall.

Preposition: at

• banquet: He was entertained at public banquets, attended large gatherings, and had long private interviews with leading statesmen.

• dinner: Jasmine has been entertaining at corporate dinners and conferences for over eight years.

Preposition: for

• hour: Sudoku is an addictive puzzle game that will keep you entertained for hours.

• while: Even the worst game of this nature will probably keep their small, sweet minds entertained for a little while.

Preposition: by

• magician: All the children were entertained by a magician, and Father Christmas made a surprise guest appearance to hand out presents.

• musician: Delegates will also be entertained by musicians from Cults Academy.

• singer: Do you remember lunch in the basement restaurant where we were entertained by a singer.