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

a sumptuous feast.

a choice article of food or drink.

refreshment.

Words related to regale

amuse, entertain, satisfy, gratify, feast, serve, ply, divert, delight, please, refresh, fracture, party, nurture, grab

Words nearby regale

reg., reg. prof., regain, regal, regal moth, regale, regalia, regality, regan, regard, regardant

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

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH regale

regal regale regalia

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Examples from the Web for regaling

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
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
While we were regaling ourselves round a large fire, some wild beast gave a roar in the bushes.
Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora|Edward Edwards
So you have been regaling Lord Sartoris (an utter stranger to you) with a history of all our private griefs and woes!
Faith and Unfaith|Duchess

I was regaling him with one of the choicest of Messer Sacchetti's paradoxes, gurgling, myself, at the humour of the thing I told.
The Shame of Motley|Raphael Sabatini
But the baron had bent down his face, and was regaling himself upon an olive.
My Novel, Complete|Edward Bulwer-Lytton
We took biscuits and bully beef with us but the hospitable sailors insisted on regaling us with a hot meal.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2|Ian Hamilton

British Dictionary definitions for regaling

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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