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Revel has 8 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

unrestrained merrymaking

2

An instance of merrymaking; a celebration.

3

Alternative form of reveal

Verb
1

take delight in

"he delights in his granddaughter"

2

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

"The members of the wedding party made merry all night"

"Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!"

3

To make merry; to have a happy, lively time.

4

To draw back; to retract.

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

Example Sentences
"he delights in his granddaughter" verb
"The members of the wedding party made merry all night" verb
"Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!" verb
See Also
batten make welkin ring merry euoi bacchanalian sorehon bacchanalia welter
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
merrymaking celebrate
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
bust carouse orgy whoopee have a ball wallow live it up
Rhyming Words
vel avel evel hovel devel kevel bevel level arvel ravel pavel rivel navel tovel havel favel nevel novel gavel snivel
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