regale

[ ri-geyl ]

See synonyms for: regale regaled regaling on Thesaurus.com

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.

to feast.

noun

Rare. a sumptuous feast.
Archaic. a choice article of food or drink.

Archaic. refreshment.

Origin of regale

First recorded in 1650–60; from 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

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How to use regale in a sentence

The Dalai Lama regaled the crowd with stories, not all pertinent to the subject at hand.
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Specifically, she regaled 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 regaled with the tale we are about to watch unfold.
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Later, Williams regaled friends of Strub: “This is the man I started the gay rights movement with.”
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Inside, guests reported, a mariachi band played, and Kissinger was regaled with a slew of speeches.
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She carried a small gold-headed ivory cane, and a richly jewelled snuff-box from which she regaled herself from time to time.
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In the evening I regaled myself with some strong coffee, and I entreated that it might be made by the little sioa, Zanze.
My Ten Years' Imprisonment | Silvio Pellico
The wretches who ate up the Saracens, and regaled themselves with human flesh?
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On the train Doctor Hoff regaled his companion with a strictly paternal view of his son's character and pursuits as he knew them.
Average Jones | Samuel Hopkins Adams
The smuggler arrived, and was regaled on pie, whether rabbit or hare he could not decide.
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British Dictionary definitions for regale

regale

/ (rɪˈɡeɪl) /

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

Origin of regale

C17: from French régaler, from gale pleasure; related to Middle Dutch wale riches; see also gala

Derived forms of regale

regalement, noun

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