Looking for the meaning of the word FETES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FETES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Fete
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘festival, fair’): from French, from Old French feste (see feast)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
feɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a public function, typically held outdoors and organized to raise funds for a charity, including entertainment and the sale of goods and refreshments
Short Definition:public function
Examples:- a church fete
Variant Forms:
- fête
Word: Fete
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
feɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
honour or entertain (someone) lavishly
Short Definition:honour or entertain someone lavishly
Examples:- she was an instant celebrity, feted by the media
Variant Forms:
- fête
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