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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.
êٱ
/ ڱɪ /
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
informalan organized group entertainment, esp a party or a dance
verb
(tr) to honour or entertain with or as if with a êٱ
the author was êٱd by his publishers
informal(intr) to join in a êٱ
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fete1
Example Sentences
Life moved on after his richly deserved back-slapping and feted appearances on the chat show circuit.
But then the trophy wasn’t the one being feted Sunday, Dekermenjian was.
Later the Ukrainian Helicopters crew were feted at a ceremony where they were awarded the UN medal of honour.
She joined a Biden administration delegation feting the country’s new president, despite warnings about the explosive potential of incoming Santa Ana winds.
But her work eventually reached the West, where she was feted for her fusion of modern music with spiritual and religious themes.
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