Regale (Verb)
Meaning
Provide with choice or abundant food or drink; "Don't worry about the expensive wine--I'm treating"; "She treated her houseguests with good food every night".
Classification
Verbs of eating and drinking.
Examples
- The wealthy couple made it a point to regale their esteemed guests with the finest wine and delicacies from around the world at every dinner party.
- She regaled her houseguests with an endless supply of her famous cheesecakes and homemade pastries.
- At the grand holiday feast, they spared no expense to regale the entire town with roasted meats, steaming vegetables, and elaborate desserts.
- To celebrate his retirement, John was regaled with an open bar and a sumptuous buffet catered by the top restaurant in town.
- Her friends were always excited to visit her during the holidays, knowing she would regale them with delectable homemade treats and festive drinks throughout the night.