regale
Use Regale in a sentence
verb (used with object)
1.
to entertain lavishly or agreeably; delight.
2.
to entertain with choice food or drink.
verb (used without object)
3.
to feast.
Origin:
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
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
Related forms
re·gale·ment, noun
re·gal·er, noun
un·re·galed, adjective
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regale (rɪˈɡeɪl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb (usually foll by with) | |
| 1. | to give delight or amusement to: he regaled them with stories of his youth |
| 2. | to provide with choice or abundant food or drink |
| —n | |
| 3. | archaic |
| a. a feast | |
| b. a delicacy of food or drink | |
| [C17: from French régaler, from gale pleasure; related to Middle Dutch wale riches; see also | |
| re'galement | |
| —n | |
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Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon
| Main Entry: | regale1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a sumptuous feast; a choice food |
| Etymology: | Middle French re- + galer 'to have a good time' |
| Main Entry: | regale1 |
| Part of Speech: | v |
| Definition: | to entertain with sumptuous food and drink |
| Etymology: | Middle French re- + galer 'to have a good time' |
| Usage: | transitive |
| Main Entry: | regale2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | the rights and privileges of royalty |
| Etymology: | Middle French re- + galer 'to have a good time' |
| Main Entry: | regale2 |
| Part of Speech: | v |
| Definition: | to offer pleasure or amusement to |
| Etymology: | Middle French re- + galer 'to have a good time' |
| Usage: | transitive |
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Word Origin & History
regale
1656, from Fr. régaler "to entertain or feast," from O.Fr. rigale, from gale "merriment," from galer "make merry" (see gallant). Influenced in O.Fr. by se rigoler "amuse oneself, rejoice," of unknown origin. It. regalo is from Fr.
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Example sentences
The innkeepers host these events and often regale guests with stories about the inn or offer suggestions for sightseeing.
And he's close enough to come home, borrow the car and regale us with his adventures.
These buildings often have local legends attached to them, which stagehands regale the band with during sound check.
There, informative guides regale them with tales of the old master and his family.
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