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    fete
    /feɪt/

    noun

    • 1. a public function, typically held outdoors and organized to raise funds for a charity, including entertainment and the sale of goods and refreshments: "a church fete"

    verb

    • 1. honour or entertain (someone) lavishly: "she was an instant celebrity, feted by the media"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFETE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Fete can be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it means a public event with competitions and food, often for a cause. As a verb, it means to praise or welcome someone. See more details, examples and synonyms.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › feteFete Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the noun and verb meanings of fete, a word derived from French and related to feast. See synonyms, examples, word history and usage of fete in sentences.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › feteFETE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Fete definition: a day of celebration; holiday. See examples of FETE used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFETE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Fete can be a noun meaning a public event or a verb meaning to praise someone. Learn how to use fete in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFETE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of fete as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out the origin, synonyms, and related words of fete in British and American English.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › FeteFete - definition of fete by The Free Dictionary

    1. a gala, bazaar, or similar entertainment, esp one held outdoors in aid of charity. 2. a feast day or holiday, esp one of religious significance. 3. informal Caribbean an organized group entertainment, esp a party or a dance. vb.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › feteFete - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A fête is a party, often one thrown in someone's honor. You'll find fête used as both a verb and a noun. If you want to fête someone, throw them a fête. Fête is a word taken directly from French. In fact, sometimes in English you'll see a circumflex accent over the first "e" in fête.