• Fete

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /feɪt/, /fÉ›t/
    • AHD: /fāt/, /fet/
    • Homophones: fate
    • Rhymes: -eɪt, -É›t

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    Origin

    From French fête

    Full definition of fete

    Noun

    fete

    (plural fetes)
    1. A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
      • 1991, Treasure Hunting, Treasure Hunting Publications:The final fete of the year was held at the Plymouth Hoe on 20 July, where fine weather and crowds of people ensured much support for local charities and boosted club finds.
    2. A feast, celebration or carnival.

    Verb

    1. (transitive, usually in the passive) To celebrate (a person).
      • 1992, Today, News Group Newspapers Ltd:Danielle Salamon was also four when she was feted as a musical genius in 1953.

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