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Regale has been an English verb since the early half of the 1600s, having been adapted from the French word régaler. That word traces back to the Middle French verb galer, which means “to have a good time.” (Gala, meaning “a festive celebration,” is from the same source.) Today, regale still applies when someone is entertaining or amusing another, especially by sharing stories. Regale also sometimes functions as a noun meaning “a sumptuous feast.” An early use of the noun appears in the preface to a 1732 dramatic poem by George Granville: “An English stomach … will rise hungry from a regale of nothing but sweet-meats.”
Examples of regale in a Sentence
Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
There will also be new characters for guests to greet and learn their lore — an eccentric monster hunter and a talented musician who regales guests with songs and tales.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Kreeger’s background Born an only child in New York City, Kreeger regaled guests with his stories bridging his work in the legal and musical communities.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Since Perry's passing in October 2023, Kudrow and her castmates have been regaling fans with stories of their beloved friend and costar.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Regale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regale. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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