Collocations for "dine"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "dine" in context.
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dine
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- dine at [a restaurant, home]
- dine in a restaurant
- was invited to dine with her
- dine out [tonight, this evening]
- dine on [lobster, steak, sushi]
- dine on fine [foods, cuisine]
- dine at [9 o'clock]
- dine [lavishly, in style, by candlelight]
- dine like a king
- I will be dining alone
- wining and dining her
- have guests (over) to dine
- has dined out on that story (for months, for years)
'dine' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):