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regale

/rɪˈɡeɪl/

regaleverb

regaled

Past Simple

regaled

Past Participle

regaling

Gerund

/rɪˈɡeɪl/

Translations

He would regale his guests with stories of his adventures.

Он угощал своих гостей рассказами о своих приключениях.

Definitions

To entertain or amuse someone with talk or storytelling.

He regaled the guests with tales of his adventures in the Amazon.

To provide someone with a sumptuous feast or meal.

She regaled her friends with a lavish dinner party.

To indulge oneself in something pleasing, especially food or drink, often with "on" or "with".

They regaled themselves on fresh strawberries all afternoon.

Synonyms

regalenoun

regales

/rɪˈɡeɪl/

Occasionally used (now rare) to denote a lavish feast or entertainment.

Definitions

A lavish feast, entertainment, or delightful treat.

The village prepared a magnificent regale to welcome the returning soldiers.