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Feting: meaning, definitions and examples

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feting

 

[ ˈfiːtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

celebration event

Feting refers to the act of honoring or celebrating someone or something, often with a ceremony or special event. This term is commonly used in contexts where individuals or groups are recognized for their achievements.

Synonyms

celebrate, commend, honor, salute

Examples of usage

  • The community is feting the local hero for his bravery.
  • They are feting the graduates at a special ceremony.
  • The organization is feting their volunteers at an annual gala.

Translations

Translations of the word "feting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 festejar

🇮🇳 उत्सव मनाना

🇩🇪 Feier

🇮🇩 perayaan

🇺🇦 святкування

🇵🇱 świętowanie

🇯🇵 祝賀

🇫🇷 célébration

🇪🇸 celebración

🇹🇷 kutlama

🇰🇷 축하

🇸🇦 احتفال

🇨🇿 oslava

🇸🇰 oslava

🇨🇳 庆祝

🇸🇮 praznovanje

🇮🇸 hátíð

🇰🇿 мереке

🇬🇪 ხანგრძლივი

🇦🇿 sevinclik

🇲🇽 celebración

Etymology

The word 'feting' derives from the noun 'fete', which comes from the French word 'fête' meaning 'festival' or 'feast.' The French term has roots in the Latin word 'festivus', which translates to 'of a feast,' highlighting the celebratory aspect of the word. 'Feting' has evolved to encompass not just the act of holding a festive event, but also the principle of acknowledging and honoring achievements in various contexts. As the concept of celebration has permeated different cultures, the usage of 'feting' has expanded to include a variety of formal and informal recognition ceremonies.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,932, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.