regale

UK
/rɪˈɡeɪl/
US
/rɪˈɡeɪl/

Translations

regaleverb
regaled
Past Simple
regaled
Past Participle
regaling
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈɡeɪl/
US
/rɪˈɡeɪl/
He would regale his guests with stories of his adventures.
Он угощал своих гостей рассказами о своих приключениях.
regalenoun
regales
pl
UK
/rɪˈɡeɪl/
US
/rɪˈɡeɪl/
Occasionally used (now rare) to denote a lavish feast or entertainment.

Definitions

regaleverb
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.
regalenoun
A lavish feast, entertainment, or delightful treat.
The village prepared a magnificent regale to welcome the returning soldiers.