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Examples of revel in a sentence
reveling all night is not conducive to a productive next day at work
Origin and Etymology of revel
Middle English, from Anglo-French reveler, literally, to rebel, from Latin rebellare
First Known Use: 14th century
revel
Definition of revel
: a usually wild party or celebration
Examples of revel in a sentence
in Finland, Midsummer Day ushers in a nationwide revel as the Finns celebrate the endless hours of sunlight with bonfires and parties
14th Century
First Known Use of revel
14th century
REVEL Defined for English Language Learners
revel
Definition of revel for English Language Learners
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: a noisy and wild celebration
REVEL Defined for Kids
Definition of revel for Students
reveled
orrevelled
;reveling
orrevelling
: to take great pleasure He reveled in his success.
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