regale
[ri-geyl]
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
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
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Related Words for regaling
amuse, entertain, satisfy, gratify, feast, serve, ply, divert, delight, please, refresh, fracture, party, nurture, grabExamples from the Web for regaling
Contemporary Examples of regaling
In person, Reiner is gregarious and very chatty, regaling you with great anecdotes from his back catalogue.
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July 27, 2014
They spent the whole night regaling me with their insane stories about the biz.
Historical Examples of regaling
The world will nestle in regaling plenty and great assurance.
The Lost Ten Tribes, and 1882Joseph Wild
They had been playing all night and regaling themselves with wine.
Elsie's Vacation and After EventsMartha Finley
“It is quite possible that the respectable gentleman may try it,” said the commandant, regaling himself with a pinch.
Tales from BlackwoodVarious
While we were regaling ourselves round a large fire, some wild beast gave a roar in the bushes.
Voyage of H.M.S. PandoraEdward Edwards
But the Baron had bent down his face, and was regaling himself upon an olive.
regale
verb (tr usually foll by with)
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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