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fete
/feɪt/
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What does fete mean?
noun
- A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
- A feast, celebration or carnival.
verb
- To celebrate (a person).
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IPA pronunciation
/feɪt/
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“This fete of the casting will be a grand ceremony,” said J. T. Maston to his friend Barbicane.
The following day was to be a fete day at the kindergarten, the Christmas and New Year festivals combined.
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The only ascent in the Egypt campaign was that of a tricolor balloon thrown up to commemorate a fete.
“And the fete at the English ambassador’s? Today is Wednesday. I must put in an appearance there,” said the prince.
Besides all this Leonardo was busy with other plans for the Duke's amusement, and no court fete was counted successful without his help.