regale
verb/rɪˈɡeɪl/
Frequency rank: #19,533 most common English word
Meaning
To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink in a generous and enjoyable way.
Example sentence
Our host spent the evening trying to regale us with funny stories from his travels.
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