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fete

 

[ feษชt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.

Synonyms

celebration, fair, festival

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

celebrate, commend, honor

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น festa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคธเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fest

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pesta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒัั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ festa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚งใ‚นใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fรชte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fiesta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸenlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ•์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oslava

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oslava

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Š‚ๆ—ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ praznik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veisla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั€ะตะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒ’แƒ›แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bayram

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fiesta

Etymology

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.