regale 1 of 2

noun

Definition of regalenext
as in dinner
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment a regale to honor the retiring Supreme Court justice

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verb

ri-ˈgāl How to pronounce regale (audio)
1
as in to amuse
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied regaled his grandchildren with stories of his time in Morocco

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2
as in to honor
to entertain with a fancy meal an inn that nightly regales its guests with five-course meals prepared by a master chef

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Recent Examples of regale
Verb
Par 3 starter Roger Waufle, who might regale you with stories about golfing with former Broncos player Billy Van Heusen or Dutch Deutschendorf, father of John Denver. — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026 Knowledgeable docents regale guests with stories about the Ingalls family, residents of the hotel, and the town, and also point out artifacts from pioneer-era life during 45-60 minute tours. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 22 June 2026 Trump regularly regales audiences with his prowess as a dealmaker by recounting conversations he's had with Macron about trade irritants, mimicking Macron's responses in an exaggerated accent. — ABC News, 15 June 2026 One morning earlier this week, Thomas Lupo, the president and CEO of the American Wood Column Corporation, was in his office regaling two young entrepreneurs with tales of his 110-year-old family business. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for regale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regale
  1. dinner
  2. amuse
  3. honor
  4. banquet
  5. entertain
  6. feed
  7. feast
  8. dine
Noun
  • Unfamiliar Hungarian names from the nearby vineyards on the wine list can prove a revelation—in a good way—at lunch or dinner.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Used as a dinner roll, Scott reworked Savage’s original recipe to include more shortening, eggs, sugar, and water, achieving a richer flavor and a longer shelf life.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of dinner
Verb
  • While Kahan performed, a pair of pups wearing booties and matching headphones amused folks outside the platinum lounge.
    — Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
  • According to the inner circle, the mythology is something that amuses Vernon more than anything else.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026
Definition of amuse
Verb
  • For many people, body art is a meaningful way to commemorate a milestone, honor a loved one of simply express their individuality.
    — Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • As a way to honor her late sister’s memory, Sarah became president of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund from September 1997 until its dissolution in 2012.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Definition of honor
Noun
  • But as Saint Laurent begins to make his unsteady way out of the banquet hall, Bergé rushes to his side, to help him.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • At the time of the blast, the venue was closed to the public for a private banquet, according to its website.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of banquet
Verb
  • In between those performances, Japanese folk dancers, a local DJ and rappers, and a 10-piece band will entertain attendees in the afternoon and evening.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The capital of Nova Scotia boasts things like hands-on learning, outdoor adventure, and unique experiences that will keep the whole family entertained.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of entertain
Verb
  • As the mastermind behind the Hollywood hair of stars like Stone, Lily Collins, and Zoe Saldaña — and the founder of Rōz Hair — her styling fingerprints decorate awards show red carpets and Instagram feeds alike.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Curator Marcus Lobbes developed the concept with Nils Corte and dramaturge Andri Hardmeier, feeding computers about 1,000 images culled from the 15 prior Bayreuth Ring productions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of feed
Noun
  • When Odysseus and Penelope’s son, Telemachus (Tom Holland), visits Sparta for information about his father, he’s invited to sit with Menelaus during a wedding feast for his and Helen’s daughter.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
  • The stove tells the story of countless family suppers, cooking lessons, holiday feasts, and Sunday pancakes.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 July 2026
Definition of feast
Verb
  • When the events hit this season, dining rooms from New York to Houston to Philadelphia will fill up with diners chasing prix fixe menus and a chance to try somewhere new without the usual bill.
    — Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The thuggish suitors dining in Odysseus and Penelope’s castle see the queen as a prize, not a human being.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Definition of dine

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