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
Baker was known to regale locals with the history of their own homes and the founding Monrovians who lived there before them. — Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 And new local knowledge will be gleaned, with which future visitors will someday be regaled. — Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026 Joe, a Geordie exiled to Yorkshire in search of work, regaled his son with stories of Jackie Milburn and the three FA Cup triumphs of the 1950s. — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026 In addition to pointing out pockets of loveliness, Bayless regaled us with charming stories about TV filming episodes gone awry and how his youngest grandchild likes to bang at his back door for food. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 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
  • Inside a gleaming warehouse the width of a few Manhattan avenues, a succession of machine arms, conveyor belts, and ovens press cells onto dinner-table-sized panels, more than 17,000 every day.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Enticing dinner entrees include the hinoki-scented black cod and dry-aged Peking duck.
    — Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of dinner
Verb
  • The fact-checkers amused me too—in particular one diligent soul who spent days trying to fact-check the concept of a monsoon.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2026
  • He was baffled and amused, for instance, by the fact that someone on set would offer to hold an umbrella for him in the rain.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of amuse
Verb
  • The annual award recognizes the top high school football player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties, honoring not only athletic excellence but also leadership, character, academics and sportsmanship.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The best way to honor Veterans Day is to take President Eisenhower’s admonition to heart and work for peace in the future, resolving that, henceforth, Americans will have to serve only in wars where America’s vital interests are truly at stake.
    — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of honor
Noun
  • She’s been photographed with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (no relation) at banquet dinners and golf resorts, clinking wine glasses and even leaving an event with him in the same car.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The late Kyle Busch was recognized as the Cup Series’ most popular driver Tuesday at NASCAR’s season-ending awards banquet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of banquet
Verb
  • At some of the island calls, local dance troupes come onboard to entertain.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026
  • With no battlefield victory in sight, Putin has reasons to entertain a diplomatic off-ramp.
    — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of entertain
Verb
  • Wildlife officials said last month that a person who allegedly fed the coyote could face a criminal charge.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Barrington Drive is a wider two-lane road that feeds into The Plaza to the north and Milton Road to the south, both heavily trafficked thoroughfares.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of feed
Noun
  • For his final event in Uruguay, Leo celebrated the feast of the Virgin of the Thirty-three.
    — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Who can deny themselves a frosty scoop of deliciousness between Mediterranean feasts?
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of feast
Verb
  • Until then, guests can dine at Anatol, just off the hotel lobby, where the salt foam margarita is a house specialty.
    — Wendy O'Dea, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Throw in some legendary eateries, and AFMers are perfectly positioned to dine where Hollywood dealmakers, agency foot soldiers and bold names eat out.
    — Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of dine

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“Regale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regale. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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