regale
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verb \ri-ˈgāl\re·galedre·gal·ing
Definition of REGALE
transitive verb
1
: to entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
2
: to give pleasure or amusement to <regaled us with tall tales>
intransitive verb
: to feast oneself : feed
See Examples of REGALE
- <regaled his grandchildren with stories of his time in Morocco>
- <an inn that nightly regales its guests with five-course meals prepared by a master chef>
Origin of REGALE
French régaler, from Middle French, from regale, noun
First Known Use: circa 1656
Rhymes with REGALE
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2regale
nounDefinition of REGALE
1
: a sumptuous feast
2
: a choice piece especially of food
Examples of REGALE
- <a regale to honor the retiring Supreme Court justice>
Origin of REGALE
French régal, from Middle French regale, from re- + galer to have a good time — more at gallant
First Known Use: 1670
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