dine

[daɪn]

dine Definition

  • 1to eat the main meal of the day, usually in the evening
  • 2to entertain someone by providing them with a meal

Using dine: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We usually dine at 7 pm.

  • Example

    They dined on lobster and champagne.

  • Example

    The couple was dining at a fancy restaurant.

  • Example

    He invited his boss to dine with him.

dine Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for dine

Idioms Using dine

  • to exaggerate the importance or difficulty of something

    Example

    He made a meal of the situation, even though it was a minor issue.

  • to take on more responsibility or work than one can handle

    Example

    She bit off more than she could chew by accepting two jobs at the same time.

  • have a lot on one's plate

    to have a lot of things to do or deal with

    Example

    He has a lot on his plate with his new job and family responsibilities.

Phrases with dine

  • to eat a meal, especially dinner, away from home, usually at a restaurant

    Example

    We decided to dine out at our favorite Italian restaurant.

  • to eat a meal, especially dinner, at home or in one's own residence

    Example

    I prefer to dine in with my family rather than going out.

  • wine and dine

    to entertain someone by providing them with good food and drink, especially in a luxurious setting

    Example

    The company wined and dined their clients at an expensive restaurant.

Origins of dine

from Old French 'disner', meaning 'to dine'

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Summary: dine in Brief

'Dine' [daɪn] means to eat the main meal of the day, usually in the evening, or to entertain someone by providing them with a meal. It can be used in phrases like 'dine out' or 'dine in,' and idioms like 'make a meal of something.' 'Dine' is a formal term for eating, and synonyms include 'feast' and 'banquet.'

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