Entertain someone or treat someone to a fine meal, as in The company likes to wine and dine visiting scientists. [Colloquial; mid-1800s]
wine and dine
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The verb has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
eat sumptuously
Meaning #2:
provide with food and drink, usually lavishly
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