fete

Meaning

Noun

1. A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
2. A feast, celebration or carnival.

Verb

To celebrate (a person).

Synonyms

festival

feast

fiesta

fair

carnival

celebration

celebrate

name day

party

🥳

holiday

jubilee

mark

market

present

prom

regale

solemnity

solemnize

solemnise

trade fair

triumph

😤

affair

regalement

annual fair

ball

bash

bazaar

entertainment

festivity

function

gala

Pronounced as (IPA)

/feɪt/

Etymology

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