SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
regale
verb
To entertain or delight someone with stories or other pleasures.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Entertain with stories
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Usage distinction
Return to topRegale commonly takes someone with stories or experiences. Captivate and engross stress sustained attention rather than enjoyment alone.
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See regale in use
Our host began to regale us with stories of the old railway.
Volunteer cooks offered to regale the visiting team with a generous meal, turning the closing hour into an enjoyable shared occasion.
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