ʊntɐˈhaltən
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to entertain; (reflexive) to talk, converse, chat
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Word origin
From unter- plus halten ('to hold'), originally 'to hold up, sustain' - hence both 'to entertain' and, reflexively, 'to converse'.
- Origin
- German
- Root
- halten
Grammar
Examples
Clown Tricks.
The clown entertained the children with his tricks.
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We talked for a long time about the book.
?
Can we talk for a moment?
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 4: Words 931-940.