regale 1 of 2

noun

Definition of regalenext
as in dinner
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment a regale to honor the retiring Supreme Court justice

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verb

ri-ˈgāl How to pronounce regale (audio)
1
as in to amuse
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied regaled his grandchildren with stories of his time in Morocco

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2
as in to honor
to entertain with a fancy meal an inn that nightly regales its guests with five-course meals prepared by a master chef

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Recent Examples of regale
Verb
In addition to pointing out pockets of loveliness, Bayless regaled us with charming stories about TV filming episodes gone awry and how his youngest grandchild likes to bang at his back door for food. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Par 3 starter Roger Waufle, who might regale you with stories about golfing with former Broncos player Billy Van Heusen or Dutch Deutschendorf, father of John Denver. — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026 Knowledgeable docents regale guests with stories about the Ingalls family, residents of the hotel, and the town, and also point out artifacts from pioneer-era life during 45-60 minute tours. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 22 June 2026 Trump regularly regales audiences with his prowess as a dealmaker by recounting conversations he's had with Macron about trade irritants, mimicking Macron's responses in an exaggerated accent. — ABC News, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for regale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regale
  1. dinner
  2. amuse
  3. honor
  4. banquet
  5. entertain
  6. feed
  7. feast
  8. dine
Noun
  • Executive chef Brendan Mica highlights the best from local waters on seafood-centric lunch and dinner menus.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The best example of this over these two episodes is the ladies’ dinner at Glenapp Castle in Scotland.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of dinner
Verb
  • Shraddha relished Kabita’s innocence and was amused by her constant, occasionally nonsensical, chatter.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Continue reading … HOT AIR – AOC tries to laugh off 'crazy' woke era as thing of the past, but conservatives aren't amused.
    — , FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of amuse
Verb
  • Situated on the plaza between the Lincoln Memorial and the Reflecting Pool, the pop-up monument is a temporary tribute honoring the names of almost every person who has served in the military since the nation’s inception.
    — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The girls have heard of Head In The Clouds and felt honored to be asked to participate, as artists like KATSEYE, XG, GDRAGON, 2NE1, Zedd, Joji, and more have headlined the festival.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of honor
Noun
  • The supermarket and the banquet restaurant are the key anchors.
    — Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And, during the hunting season, the banquet table for grouse is never more full.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of banquet
Verb
  • The idea is one of extension, of continuing the thread of modernity, of constantly making new again and again—maintaining continuity against so many distractions, ignoring the jewelry-rattlers who want to be entertained in the fancy theatah.
    — Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, vaulted ceilings and deep roof overhangs define the living spaces, while a vintage bar opens to the family room and the living and dining rooms provide ample space for entertaining.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of entertain
Verb
  • Abshir ran a site that allegedly received around $5 million in fraudulent federal funds meant to feed children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Holding an incomplete vote, or one that feeds into any narrative of the winner being illegitimate, would be a tremendous gift to Moscow.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of feed
Noun
  • The quakes hit as La Guaira was marking the feast of San Juan, an annual celebration featuring the ritual beating of drums.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Mats of bacteria thrived on this fecal feast, and some animals came to graze on the bacteria.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of feast
Verb
  • Outdoor dining boomed during the pandemic, when, under an emergency order, thousands of restaurants put tables and chairs out on the sidewalks and streets so patrons could dine amid public health concerns and restrictions.
    — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Most cabins only accommodate two people, and any youngsters onboard would have to be able to dine with and otherwise mingle with adults.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of dine

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