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fete
[feyt, fet]
noun
plural
fetesa day of celebration; holiday.
The Fourth of July is a great American fete.
a festive celebration or entertainment.
The ball was the greatest fete of the season.
a religious feast or festival.
a fete lasting several days in honor of a saint.
verb (used with object)
to entertain at or honor with a fete.
to fete a visiting celebrity.
to celebrate, laud, or acclaim.
He was feted in the press and honored by fellow citizens.
fête
/ feɪt /
noun
a gala, bazaar, or similar entertainment, esp one held outdoors in aid of charity
a feast day or holiday, esp one of religious significance
informal, an organized group entertainment, esp a party or a dance
verb
(tr) to honour or entertain with or as if with a fête
the author was fêted by his publishers
informal, (intr) to join in a fête
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of fete1
Example Sentences
Elegantly dressed in their finest gowns, the new brides were feted by dancers and musicians in a ceremony that attracts tourists from around Nigeria every year.
The former helicopter pilot was feted as a hero during the Falklands War, and was widely regarded as Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite son.
The pardon crowns Zhao’s efforts to leave behind his persona non grata status and return to his role as an industry titan feted by foreign leaders, with more riches than ever before.
The White House often uses a tent on the South Lawn to fete foreign leaders and a larger guest list for a state dinner.
Following a successful spell at Celtic that featured two Scottish titles, he had arrived at Spurs in 2023 feted as a moderniser capable of transforming the club.
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