Keep in mind what the host will do (9)

I believe the answer is:

entertain

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'keep in mind' is the definition.
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I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for entertain that I've seen before include "Welcome" , "Play host to" , "Show hospitality to; amuse" , "Wine and dine" , "Please < flirt with" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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