English Explanatory Dictionary

fete

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
  2. A feast, celebration or carnival.
verb
  1. To celebrate (a person).

Pronunciation

fāt fet /feɪt/ /fɛt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fete.wav

Word forms

fete fetes fête feting feted

Etymology

* The noun derives from French fête. Doublet of feast, fiesta, and fest. * The verb derives from French fêter.

Synonyms

celebrate
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