To treat or entertain guests hospitably; to welcome and take care of visitors.
友達を家に招いて和食でもてなした。
I invited my friend to my home and entertained them with Japanese food.
旅館では客を丁寧にもてなすのが重要だ。
At a ryokan it's important to treat guests politely.
彼女は訪問客を気さくに、いつも笑顔でもてなす。
She warmly entertains visitors and always greets them with a smile.