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fete

Pronunciation: /feɪt/
(also fête)
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Definition of fete

noun

British
  • 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
  • chiefly North American a celebration or festival.

verb

[with object]
  • honour or entertain (someone) lavishly:she was an instant celebrity, feted by the media

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'festival, fair'): from French, from Old French feste (see feast)

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