regale

[ ri-geyl ]

/ rɪˈgeɪl /

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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.

to feast.

noun

Rare. a sumptuous feast.

Archaic. a choice article of food or drink.

Archaic. refreshment.

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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, nounre·gal·er, nounun·re·galed, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH regale

regal, regale , regalia

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How to use regale in a sentence

In person, Reiner is gregarious and very chatty, regaling you with great anecdotes from his back catalogue.
Rob Reiner on the State of Romcoms, ‘The Princess Bride’s’ Alternate Ending, and the Red Viper|Marlow Stern|July 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“I love Americans I just hate your government,” he said before regaling me with tales of family visits to the United States.
I Traveled 6,000 Miles and a Lifetime to See the Pride Flag Fly at the U.S. Embassy in Israel|Jim Neal|June 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They spent the whole night regaling me with their insane stories about the biz.
Junot Díaz: How I Write|Noah Charney|August 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
When they reached the place, Membertou (who was encamped there), received them hospitably, regaling them with meat and fish.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various

The tide was down; and sundry Arabs were regaling their naked feet in the mud, sporting and shouting.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood
Pettit was doing most of the talking, regaling his two auditors with tales from his abundant store of anecdotes.
A Hoosier Chronicle|Meredith Nicholson
So there they sat, good Moslems all, regaling themselves out of cans marked plainly on their gaudy labels, “Pork and Beans.”
A Woman's Journey through the Philippines|Florence Kimball Russel
And the manufacturer could hardly swallow the sips of cognac with which he was regaling himself.
The Fourth Estate, vol. 2|Armando Palacio Valds

British Dictionary definitions for regale

regale

/ (rɪˈɡeɪl) /

verb (tr usually foll by with)

to give delight or amusement tohe 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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