Meaning & use
fete
To honor or celebrate someone publicly, typically with a special event, party, or ceremony.
See it in a sentence
The city feted the returning astronauts with a parade down Main Street.
Colleagues feted her retirement with heartfelt speeches and a lavish dinner.
A note on using this word
Fete also works as a noun for the celebration itself, especially a large outdoor party or fair, particularly in British English.
Words with a similar meaning
honorcelebrate
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A large, often outdoor public celebration or festival, especially one held to raise money.
The village fete featured a cake stall, a raffle, and games for the children.
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