Meaning & use
fared
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Performed, progressed, or turned out in a particular way, especially in a difficult situation.
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The team fared well despite losing two of its best players to injury.
How did the new restaurant fare during its first month of business?
A note on using this word
Past tense of 'fare'; almost always paired with an adverb like 'well,' 'poorly,' or 'badly' to describe the outcome or performance of someone or something.
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