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   fete

   /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"
   • ▪ a celebration or festival.

   verb

   • 1. honour or entertain (someone) lavishly: "she was an instant celebrity, feted by the media"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘festival, fair’): from French, from Old French feste (see feast).

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   What does Fête mean in English?

   • 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. This makes it especially easy to remember, because this accent looks almost like a party hat. "Fete."

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   What does feted mean?

   • hold someone in high regard He contributed much to the life of York, and was held in high regard there. look up to She was my older sister and I looked up to her. FETED meaning: 1. past simple and past participle of fete 2. to praise or welcome someone publicly because of…. Learn more.

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   How do you spell fête in French?

   • Because of its French ties, you will sometimes see fete spelled with a circumflex above the first e (fête), as that's how it appears in that language.

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   What is the plural of fete?

   • , plural fetes. The Fourth of July is a great American fete. The ball was the greatest fete of the season. a fete lasting several days in honor of a saint. , fet·ed, fet·ing. to fete a visiting celebrity. He was feted in the press and honored by fellow citizens. informal.

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   Why did he give a fete?

   • Two or three times during the winter he gave a fete as a matter of social pride in return for the civilities he received. Both were present at this fete given at the New Palace on the night of the 15th of July in their character of reporters. Everybody wore rich apparel and was talking of the coming fete.

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   What is a festive celebration?

   • 1. a festive celebration. 2. a day of celebration. 3. a religious feast or festival. 4. to honor with a fete. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Collins English Verb Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2011

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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.

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   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.

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