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- [ri-geyl]
- /rɪˈgeɪl/
- /rɪˈɡeɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-geyl]
- /rɪˈgeɪl/
Definitions of regale word
- verb with object regale to entertain lavishly or agreeably; delight. 1
- verb with object regale to entertain with choice food or drink. 1
- verb without object regale to feast. 1
- noun regale a sumptuous feast. 1
- noun regale a choice article of food or drink. 1
- abbreviation REGALE refreshment. 1
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Origin of regale
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
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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Parts of speech for Regale
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
regale popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
regale usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for regale
verb regale
- amuse — If something amuses you, it makes you want to laugh or smile.
- divert — to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect.
- do the honors — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
- feast — any rich or abundant meal: The steak dinner was a feast.
- feed — to give a fee to.
noun regale
- banquet — A banquet is a grand formal dinner.
- bonne bouche — a tasty titbit or morsel
- clambake — A clambake is a picnic at which clams and other food are served.
- dainties — of delicate beauty; exquisite: a dainty lace handkerchief.
- delicacy — Delicacy is the quality of being easy to break or harm, and refers especially to people or things that are attractive or graceful.
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