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- Dictionaryfete/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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Learn the noun and verb meanings of fete, a word derived from French and related to feast. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.
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.
Fete is a noun meaning a day of celebration, a festive event, or a religious feast. It can also be a verb meaning to honor or entertain with a fete. See examples, synonyms, and word history of fete.
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.
A fete is a festive event or celebration, often outdoors and for charity. Learn how to use the word fete in different contexts, such as British and American English, and see synonyms and related terms.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word fete, a noun that can mean an outdoor entertainment or a special occasion. Compare with carnival, fayre and charity fete.
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.
