regaled

verb

Definition of regalednext
past tense of regale
1
as in amused
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied regaled his grandchildren with stories of his time in Morocco

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2
as in fed
to entertain with a fancy meal an inn that nightly regales its guests with five-course meals prepared by a master chef

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regaled
  1. amused
  2. entertained
  3. recognized
Verb
  • Still, Kim seemed amused by his label’s popularity in China.
    Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Gallagher, however, was not amused.
    Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of amused
Verb
  • Levi’s has entertained the idea of selling the brand several times.
    Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • None of the other three women entertained the suggestion.
    Ridah Syed, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of entertained
Verb
  • The brand is one of the most recognized in the Tequila industry.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Since then, researchers have been recognized annually for basic science investigations that have led to life-saving medicines and treatments; major social and behavioral insights; and technological advances involving national security, energy, the environment, communications, and public health.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of recognized
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