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dine

verb
\ ˈdīn How to pronounce dine (audio) \
dined; dining

Definition of dine

 (Entry 1 of 2)

intransitive verb

: to take dinner —often used with on dine on pasta

transitive verb

: to give a dinner to wined her and dined her

dine

noun

Definition of dine (Entry 2 of 2)

Scotland
: dinner

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Synonyms for dine

Synonyms: Verb

eat, fare, feed, partake, refresh, victual

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Examples of dine in a Sentence

Verb

We'll be dining at six o'clock. She likes to dine at expensive restaurants.
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Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Orcas, which love to dine on shark liver, may have scared them off, researchers say, but human activities could also play a role. — Linda Nordling, Science | AAAS, "Great white sharks have suddenly disappeared from one of their favorite hangouts," 30 Aug. 2019 First came Stafford’s Weathervane restaurant, where guests can dine on fresh, locally caught whitefish beside a roaring fire. — Jay Jones, chicagotribune.com, "Michigan town famous for ‘gnome houses’ — which occasionally go up for sale — will honor the architect with the renovated Hotel Earl," 13 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of dine

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for dine

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French disner, diner to eat, have a meal, from Vulgar Latin *disjejunare to break one's fast, from Latin dis- + Late Latin jejunare to fast, from Latin jejunus fasting

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dine

verb

English Language Learners Definition of dine

somewhat formal : to eat dinner : to have the main meal of the day

dine

verb
\ ˈdīn How to pronounce dine (audio) \
dined; dining

Kids Definition of dine

: to eat dinner Will you dine with us?
dine out
: to eat at a restaurant

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