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- Dictionaryfete/feɪt/
noun
- 1. 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"
verb
- 1. honour or entertain (someone) lavishly: "she was an instant celebrity, feted by the media"
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Fete can be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it means a public event with competitions and food, often for a cause. As a verb, it means to praise or welcome someone. See more details, examples and synonyms.
Learn the noun and verb meanings of fete, a word derived from French and related to feast. See synonyms, examples, word history and usage of fete in sentences.
Learn the meaning of fete as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out the origin, synonyms, and related words of fete in British and American English.
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.
1. a gala, bazaar, or similar entertainment, esp one held outdoors in aid of charity. 2. a feast day or holiday, esp one of religious significance. 3. informal Caribbean an organized group entertainment, esp a party or a dance. vb.
A fête is a party, often one thrown in someone's honor. You'll find fête used as both a verb and a noun. If you want to fête someone, throw them a fête. Fête is a word taken directly from French. In fact, sometimes in English you'll see a circumflex accent over the first "e" in fête.
Fete can be a noun meaning a public event or a verb meaning to praise someone. Learn how to use fete in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.