Fete
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /feɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fete is a noun meaning A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
Meaning
A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
More Meanings
- A feast, celebration or carnival.
- (transitive, usually in the passive) To celebrate (a person).
Example Sentences
Danielle Salamon was also four when she was feted as a musical genius in 1953.
For three days Emmanuel Macron was wooed and fêted by Donald Trump, treated to marching bands and banquets.
Saxophonist Pete Wareham, his friend and collaborator in Polar Bear and the critically feted groups Acoustic Ladyland and Fulborn Teversham, soon punctures that idea.
The final fete of the year was held at the Plymouth Hoe on 20 July, where fine weather and crowds of people ensured much support for local charities and boosted club finds.
Word Forms
- fetes
- feting
- feted
Synonyms for fete
Depending on context, synonyms include celebrate, festival, fiesta, feast.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include festival, celebrate, fiesta, feast, gala, celebration.
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