Regøre

Regøre is a form that appears in some Danish-language sources as a variant or archaic spelling related to the more common verb redegøre. In standard modern Danish, redegøre means to give an account of, to explain, or to justify something. Regøre is not widely used in contemporary language and is generally encountered in historical texts, regional dialects, or as a spelling that has since fallen out of common use. Because redegøre is the established term, regøre is often treated as a variant rather than a separate lexical item.

Etymology and relationship to related terms are not well established in contemporary references. The more widely recognized root is rede-, found in redegørelse, which denotes a statement or account. If regøre appears, it is typically interpreted as an older or dialectal spelling of the same concept—presenting an account or explanation to others.

Usage notes and context: in modern Danish, one would normally use redegøre or the noun redegørelse when referring to providing a detailed account or justification. Regøre may be found in older documents, archival material, or regional speech, where spelling conventions varied. When encountered in texts, it is best treated as a historical or variant form and understood to convey the idea of accounting for or explaining actions, events, or decisions.

See also: redegøre, redegørelse, forklaring, regnskab.