verb
regale
ri-GAYL/rɪɡˈeɪl/
To entertain someone in a lively or generous way.
Our uncle regales us with funny stories about his travels.
Etymology
French régaler meant “to entertain or feast.” Regale first concerned food and drink, then extended to pleasures of the mind: stories and jokes could delight a guest as a feast did.
In context
… if I had more time I'd regale you with stories of speeds of over 110 miles an hour …
More examples
- She regaled the dinner guests with tales of her childhood.
- Our hosts regale us with a feast of homemade dishes.
- He enjoys regaling his coworkers with impressions of famous actors.
Forms
regale · regales · regaled · regaling