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fete

UK/feɪt/ US/fɛt/ uncommon
verb (1) noun (2)

verb

1.

have a celebration

  • “They were feting the patriarch of the family”
  • “After the exam, the students were celebrating”
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noun

1.
2.

an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)

  • “a drama festival”
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Origin

* The noun derives from French fête. Doublet of feast, fiesta, and fest. * The verb derives from French fêter.

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