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revel

re·vel

UK/ˈɹɛv.əl/ US/ˈrɛvʌl/ uncommon obsolete
verb (2) noun (1)

verb

1.

take delight in

  • “he delights in his granddaughter”
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2.

celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities

  • “The members of the wedding party made merry all night”
  • “Let”
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Origin

* As an English surname, variant of Revell. * As a French surname, from Old French reveau (“rebel”). * Also as a French surname, from several places in France, such as Revel, Haute-Garonne, named after a nearby Mont Revel, from Latin rebellis (“he who revolts, rebels”).

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