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[ ri-geyl ] SHOW IPA
/ rɪˈgeɪl / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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verb (used with object), re·galed, re·gal·ing. to entertain lavishly or agreeably; delight.
to entertain with choice food or drink.
verb (used without object), re·galed, re·gal·ing. noun a sumptuous feast.
a choice article of food or drink.
refreshment.
Origin of regale 1650–60; <French régaler, derivative of régal (e ), Old French rigale, derivative of gale festivity (with prefix of rigoler to amuse oneself), derivative of galer to make merry; see gallant
OTHER WORDS FROM regale re·gale·ment, noun re·gal·er, noun un·re·galed, adjective
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH regale regal, regale , regalia Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020
Example sentences from the Web for regale The Dalai Lama regale d the crowd with stories, not all pertinent to the subject at hand.
At American Enterprise Institute, NeoCons Say ‘Hello, Dalai’ | Eleanor Clift| February 21, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Specifically, she regale d them with the story of a heart attack she suffered that should have ended her life.
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It is here that he is regale d with the tale we are about to watch unfold.
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Inside, guests reported, a mariachi band played, and Kissinger was regale d with a slew of speeches.
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She regale d her glory days as a beauty-pageant winter “50 pounds ago.”
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He was a delightful travelling companion, and regale d me with tales illustrative of the humorous side of his business.
To Lhassa at Last | Powell Millington
At last one of the two ring-snakes was produced, and Ophio was to be regale d.
A Book of Natural History | Various
From that day forth Madame Lerat regale d herself with her niece's first love adventure.
We regale d him with wassail and gramophone and explained the situation to him.
Punch, Or The London Charivari, Volume 152, Feb. 7, 1917 | Various
Our inspector was regale d with a scant fish-feast, and allowed to digest it over the genuine license.
Captain Canot | Brantz Mayer
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British Dictionary definitions for regale verb (tr usually foll by with ) to give delight or amusement to he regaled them with stories of his youth
to provide with choice or abundant food or drink
noun archaic a feast a delicacy of food or drink
Derived forms of regale regalement , noun Word Origin for regale C17: from French régaler , from gale pleasure; related to Middle Dutch wale riches; see also gala
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Words related to regale amuse, entertain, satisfy, gratify, feast, serve, ply, divert, delight, please, refresh, fracture, party, nurture, grab, laugh it up