dined
word · lemma: dine
Definition
A formal or literary way to say 'ate dinner' or 'had a main meal,' often in the evening.
Usage & Nuances
"Dined" is more formal or old-fashioned than "ate dinner." Often found in written English or special occasions. Common with "dined out" (ate at a restaurant) and rarely used in everyday conversation.
Spanish: cenóPortuguese (BR): jantou - ceouPortuguese (PT): jantou - ceouChinese (Simplified): 用餐了Chinese (Traditional): 用餐了Hindi: रात का खाना खायाArabic: تَعَشَّىBengali: রাতের খাবার খেল - নৈশভোজ করলRussian: поужинал - ужиналJapanese: 夕食をとった - 食事をしたVietnamese: dùng bữa tối - ăn tốiKorean: 저녁 식사를 했다Turkish: akşam yemeği yediUrdu: کھانا کھایا (رات کا) - عشائیہ کیاIndonesian: makan malam
Example Sentences
They dined together at the hotel.
basic
We dined at six o'clock last night.
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She dined with her family every Sunday.
basic
We dined out at a fancy restaurant for her birthday.
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After the show, everyone dined and shared stories from the past.
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He dined alone but seemed happy reading his book.
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