dine
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //daɪn//
KK: /daɪn/
intransitive verb
Definition
To eat dinner, usually in a formal or special setting.
Example
We like to dine at that restaurant on special occasions.
Tense Forms
Past: dined
Past Participle: dined
Conversation
Do you want to dine at that new Italian restaurant tonight?
Sure! I’ve heard great things about their pasta.
Awesome! What time should we dine?
How about 7 PM? That gives us enough time to get there.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
feast
nosh
sup
Antonyms
fast
starve
abstain
transitive verb
Definition
To provide a meal, especially the evening meal, for someone; to host someone for dinner.
Example
They decided to dine at a fancy restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.
Tense Forms
Past: dined
Past Participle: dined
Conversation
I was thinking of inviting some friends over to dine this weekend.
That sounds like a great idea! What will you cook?
I'm not sure yet, but I want to make it special for everyone I dine with.
Root Explanation
Dine → The word originates from Old French *disner*, meaning to have a meal or to dine. It refers specifically to the act of eating a meal, particularly the main meal of the day.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word *disner* which means to have a meal — this helps you remember that 'dine' refers to the act of eating.
Visually Confused Words
dwine
dione
dinge
diene
diane
din
die
undine