Submitted by Brindarqt t3_1261u0d in explainlikeimfive
d4rkh0rs t1_je7420j wrote
Reply to comment by Ansuz07 in ELI5: What does it mean to entertain someone? by Brindarqt
In the more archaic usage I've heard it used for listening to the thoughts of someone you normally wouldn't because they are beneath your station or the enemy or......
Ansuz07 t1_je748ut wrote
Ah yes, to "entertain an idea".
Good add.
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