regrate (Meaning)
regrate (v. t.)
To remove the outer surface of, as of an old hewn stone, so as to give it a fresh appearance.
To offend; to shock.
To buy in large quantities, as corn, provisions, etc., at a market or fair, with the intention of selling the same again, in or near the same place, at a higher price, -- a practice which was formerly treated as a public offense.
Synonyms & Antonyms of regrate
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regrate Sentence Examples
- The grocer regretted his decision to sell the spoiled produce, as it damaged his reputation.
- The merchant regretted the loss of his ship, which carried a valuable cargo.
- The politician regretted his controversial statement, which alienated voters.
- The mother regretted scolding her child, realizing it was an overreaction.
- The artist regretted not preserving his early sketches, which would have been valuable later.
- The man regretted his reckless spending habits, which left him in debt.
- The scientist regretted not conducting further research, as it could have led to groundbreaking discoveries.
- The traveler regretted not learning the local language, which made communication difficult.
- The student regretted procrastinating on his assignments, resulting in a poor grade.
- The victim regretted not reporting the crime sooner, allowing it to escalate and cause further harm.
FAQs About the word regrate
To remove the outer surface of, as of an old hewn stone, so as to give it a fresh appearance., To offend; to shock., To buy in large quantities, as corn, provis
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The grocer regretted his decision to sell the spoiled produce, as it damaged his reputation.
The merchant regretted the loss of his ship, which carried a valuable cargo.
The politician regretted his controversial statement, which alienated voters.
The mother regretted scolding her child, realizing it was an overreaction.
