regale

Meanings

• verb

  a way to entertain or please someone, especially by telling stories or anecdotes, or by providing food and drink

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹəˈɡeɪl/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹəˈɡeɪl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with regale
valet , pale , ale , veil

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Variants

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regale , regaled , regales , regaling , regalia , regale with , regaled with , regales with , regaling with

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Etymology

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Originally means 'to rejoice' in Old French. The modern sense developed in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'regale' comes from the Old French word 'regaler', which means 'to supply with provisions'.

2. In medieval Europe, the term 'regale' referred to the right of a lord to provide food and drink for his guests.

3. The verb 'regale' is often used in the past tense to describe a particular instance of entertaining guests.

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Related Concepts

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1. entertain: To provide amusement or enjoyment for someone

2. banquet: A large formal meal, often with many courses, served to a group of people

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Culture

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In literature, 'regale' is used to describe the act of entertaining guests with stories or anecdotes. In art, it can be depicted as a feast or banquet. In music, it can refer to a musical piece that is intended to please and entertain.

How to Memorize "regale"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene of entertaining guests with stories and food. Imagine the guests laughing and enjoying themselves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'regale' with the idea of entertaining and pleasing others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Regale means to entertain and please'.

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