regale

🇺🇸 /rɪˈɡeɪl/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈɡeɪl/
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verb
R

To give someone a lot of enjoyment, especially by providing food, drink, or interesting stories.

The host regaled the guests with a feast and captivating tales.

R

To treat someone with great kindness and generosity, often with gifts or compliments.

On her birthday, she was regaled with presents and praise.

translation

v. To give someone a lot of enjoyment, especially by providing food, drink, or interesting stories.; To treat someone with great kindness and generosity, often with gifts or compliments.

Word Forms

3rd Present regales
Past regaled
Perfect regaled
Progressive regaling