dine — to eat dinner, especially in a formal way or at a restaurant
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to eat dinner, especially in a formal way or at a restaurant
Pronunciation (IPA): /daɪn/
Example Sentences
- The couple decided to dine at the rooftop restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.
- My cat thinks he's fancy because he refuses to eat unless I dine with him.
- We usually dine out on Fridays because nobody wants to cook after a long week.
dine
VERB[/daɪn/]
to eat dinner, especially in a formal way or at a restaurant
The family gathers to dine under warm candlelight after a long week.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'dine' derives from Old French 'disner', which originally meant 'breakfast' or 'to break a fast'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the principal meal of the day, and eventually came to denote dinner or a formal meal in modern English.
Breakdown
Old French 'disner' (to dine, breakfast) simplified to 'dine' in English. The Old French root likely derives from 'dis-' (apart, away) + 'jejunus' (fasting), reflecting the original sense of breaking a fast.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The couple decided to dine at the rooftop restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.”
“My cat thinks he's fancy because he refuses to eat unless I dine with him.”
“We usually dine out on Fridays because nobody wants to cook after a long week.”
“He tried to impress his date by dining at the most expensive restaurant in town, but she preferred pizza.”
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