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Fete

//feɪt// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.

    "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. 2
    an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place) wordnet
  3. 3
    A feast, celebration or carnival.
  4. 4
    an elaborate party (often outdoors) wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To celebrate (a person). passive, transitive, usually

    "Danielle Salamon was also four when she was feted as a musical genius in 1953."

  2. 2
    have a celebration wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

* The noun derives from French fête. Doublet of feast, fiesta, and fest. * The verb derives from French fêter.

Etymology 2

* The noun derives from French fête. Doublet of feast, fiesta, and fest. * The verb derives from French fêter.

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