Fete: meaning, definitions and examples
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fete
[ feษชt ]
celebration event
A fete is typically a celebration or festival held outdoors, often featuring a variety of activities such as games, food, and entertainment. It is commonly organized to raise funds for a charity or local community project. Fetes can vary in scale, from small, local gatherings to larger, more elaborate events. They are often family-friendly and designed to bring the community together in a festive atmosphere.
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Examples of usage
- The school is planning a summer fete this weekend.
- We enjoyed the annual village fete with rides and local crafts.
- The charity fรชte raised over a thousand dollars for the cause.
celebrate lavishly
To fete someone means to honor or celebrate them often in a lavish or public manner. This can include throwing a party or hosting an event to recognize their achievements or contributions. The term is particularly used for formal occasions and can imply a sense of respect or admiration for the person being honored.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The community came together to fete the local hero.
- They decided to fete her retirement with a grand celebration.
- The university feted the award-winning professor with a special dinner.
Translations
Translations of the word "fete" in other languages:
๐ต๐น festa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคธเคต
๐ฉ๐ช Fest
๐ฎ๐ฉ pesta
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒััะพ
๐ต๐ฑ festa
๐ฏ๐ต ใใงในใใฃใใซ
๐ซ๐ท fรชte
๐ช๐ธ fiesta
๐น๐ท ลenlik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ถ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ oslava
๐ธ๐ฐ oslava
๐จ๐ณ ่ๆฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ praznik
๐ฎ๐ธ veisla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะตัะตะบะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bayram
๐ฒ๐ฝ fiesta
Word origin
The word 'fete' originates from the Latin 'festivus', meaning 'of a feast or festival', which evolved into the Old French word 'fรชte'. In French, 'fรชte' refers to a holiday or feast day, emphasizing celebration and merriment. This term was adopted into English in the late 19th century, and it has since retained its associations with community gatherings and celebrations. The use of 'fete' in English reflects the cultural influence of French social customs, particularly during a time when many upper-class English families were drawn to the grandeur and festivities of French society. Over time, 'fete' has also developed a verb form, to 'fete' someone, which signifies honoring and celebrating individuals for their achievements, drawing further on the festive connotations of the original term.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,796, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 25793 wattle
- 25794 collectivist
- 25796 fete
- 25797 hovel
- 25798 disingenuous
- 25799 uninvited
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