to fete
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7.7
- verb
- /feɪt/
- Formal
:
festejar
- They organized a lavish dinner to fete their esteemed guests after the conference.
Examples
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Settlers moved into the area, 10 miles south of Bath, in the 1630s, where there are now a Popham Beach village, a Popham state park, and a Civil War-era Fort Popham; and every August the villagers hold a parade to fete their heroes.
Academic text (2006) -
So, it's just "nice" to offer Deutsche Bank's then-CEO Ackermann the opportunity to fete his 60th birthday in Merkel's Chancellor office, leaving it fully up to him to invite anyone he'd like to.
Blog text (5) -
She ends up blowing off the dinner that very nice people set up for her to sort of fete her book.
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You know, you obviously have both been feted, celebrated for your time, the rain, your team in Seattle retired your number.
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J. Crew head Mickey Drexler went to Hong Kong to fete the retailer's entry into the market via the department store Lane Crawford.
Blog text (17) -
He spent practically his whole working life in the Eternal City, and everywhere he went he was feted and mobbed by huge crowds.
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As the two emperors feted each other for days, banquets, parades and concerts, then discussed affairs late into the night.
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The throne form was used by Ramon Esquivel to fete a Paid Monte (Kongo-Cuban) spirit.
Academic text (1993) -
However, it's no surprise that his online film 'critic' (I use the term loosely) peers fete him as a 'witty' or intelligent wordsmith, since the standards of writing and rational film criticism in such circles are so inept.
Blog text (14) -
The community gathered in the park to fete the local heroes with a grand celebration.
Synonyms
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1.4
To join fun events to mark a special day or achievement
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1.8
Plan and have a party for people to enjoy
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7.7
To entertain someone with stories, jokes or a large meal
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4.3
To treat someone to a fancy meal and drinks to impress them
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5.3
Plan and lead a formal party to raise money or celebrate something
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How Lavish
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Etymology
The word fete comes from French fête and Latin festum, which mean 'feast' or 'festival'. To fete someone is like giving them a big feast or party to honor them, so the origin explains the modern meaning.