Fare — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈfer/

Meaning & Definition of Fare

Fare (verb)

  1. to get along or manage in a specified way
  2. go, travel
  3. eat, dine

Fare (noun)

  1. the price charged to transport a person
  2. a paying passenger on a public conveyance
  3. range of food, diet

Fare (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. substances intended to be eaten

    "that restaurant is well-known for serving only fresh, seasonal fare from local suppliers"

    similar: bread, chow, chuck (chiefly West), comestibles, eatables, eats, edibles, food, foodstuffs, grub, meat, provender, provisions, table, tucker (chiefly Australian), viands, victuals, vittles
    related: commissary, rations, supplies, aliment, nutriment, diet, nourishment, nurture, sustenance, mess, pap, ensilage, feed, fodder, forage, silage, slop, swill, feast, meal, refreshments, regale, repast, spread, board, dish, plate, platter, serving, finger food, natural food
    near: bane, poison, toxin, venom

Fare (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to meet one's day-to-day needs

    "residents of the flood-ravaged town are faring much better than one might have expected"

    similar: cope, do, get along, get by, get on, make out, manage, shift, fend for oneself, make do, make ends meet, make shift
    related: carry on, contrive, scrape (by or through), scrounge, last, survive, eke out, scrape (out), squeeze, wrest, wring, afford, swing
    near: collapse, fail, fall short, fizzle, flounder, decline, peter (out), slump, wane, give up

  2. to move forward along a course

    "families can be seen faring along the road to the campground while driving or towing all manner of conveyance"

    similar: advance, come, come along, do, forge, get along, get on, go, go along, go off, march, pace, proceed, progress, gain ground
    related: accelerate, fast-forward, speed, approach, near, journey, pass, repair, run, travel, wend, actuate, drive, impel, propel, push, take out
    opposite: remain, stand, stay, stop
    near: arrest, balk, block, check, detain, halt, hinder, hold back, impede, nip, obstruct, slow (down or up), stem, repress, retard, stunt, suppress, delay, interrupt, stall, cramp, hamper, inhibit, cease, let up, pause, regress, wait

  3. to take a meal

    "diners at this charming country inn will fare sumptuously in an authentic colonial atmosphere"

    similar: dine, eat, feed, partake, refresh, victual, break bread
    related: banquet, feast, repast, chow (down), dig in, glut, gorge, gormandize, overeat, overfeed, pig out, graze, nibble, nosh, pick, snack, board, mess, dine out, breakfast, lunch, sup, picnic
    near: diet, fast

Related Entry: Bill of fare (phrase)

Bill of fare is a different word from Fare. The synonyms below are for bill of fare, not for fare.

  1. a list of foods served at or available for a meal

    "Tonight's bill of fare will include pan-seared scallops and rack of lamb."

    similar: card, menu
    related: chow, chuck (chiefly West), cuisine, fare, grub, provender, table

  2. a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)

    "She volunteered to hand out the bills of fare at the door."

    similar: agenda, calendar, docket, program, schedule, timetable
    related: card, dance card, exercises, plate, arrangement, order, ordering, organization, sequence, setup

Related Entry: Bills of fare (phrase)

Bills of fare is a different word from Fare. The synonyms below are for bills of fare, not for fare.

  1. a list of foods served at or available for a meal

    "Tonight's bill of fare will include pan-seared scallops and rack of lamb."

    similar: cards, menus
    related: chow, chucks (chiefly West), cuisines, fares, grubs, provenders, tables

  2. a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)

    "She volunteered to hand out the bills of fare at the door."

    similar: agendas, calendars, dockets, programs, schedules, timetables
    related: cards, dance cards, exercises, plates, arrangements, orderings, orders, organizations, sequences, setups

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fare

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fare:

Chiefly West: chuck
Chiefly Australian: tucker
bread, chow, comestibles, eatables, eats, edibles, food, foodstuffs, grub, meat, provender, provisions, table, viands, victuals, vittles, cope, do, get along, get by, get on, make out, manage, shift, advance, come, come along, forge, go, go along, go off, march, pace, proceed, progress, dine, eat, feed, partake, refresh

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Fare

Words with the opposite meaning of Fare:

remain, stand, stay, stop

Related Words for Fare

commissary, rations, supplies, aliment, nutriment, diet, nourishment, nurture, sustenance, mess, pap, ensilage, fodder, forage, silage, slop, swill, feast, meal, refreshments, regale, repast, spread, board, dish, plate, platter, serving, finger food, natural food

Near Antonyms of Fare

bane, poison, toxin, venom, collapse, fail, fall short, fizzle, flounder, decline, peter (out), slump, wane, give up, arrest, balk, block, check, detain, halt, hinder, hold back, impede, nip, obstruct, slow (down or up), stem, repress, retard, stunt

Word Forms of Fare

Inflections: fared, faring

Origin & Etymology of Fare

Middle English faren, from Old English faran; akin to Old High German faran to go, Latin portare to carry, Greek peran to pass through, poros passage, journey

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Fare

Words & Phrases Containing Fare

fare-thee-well, bill of fare

Frequently Asked Questions about Fare

What does "Fare" mean?

"Fare" means to get along or manage in a specified way. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to get along or manage in a specified way. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Fare"?

Other words for "Fare" include bread, chow, chuck, comestibles, eatables, eats, edibles and food. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fare" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fare"?

There are 128 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fare". Common alternatives include bread, chow, chuck, comestibles, eatables, eats, edibles, food, foodstuffs and grub.

What is the opposite of "Fare"?

Antonyms of "Fare" include remain, stand, stay and stop. Near antonyms include bane, poison, toxin and venom.

How do you use "Fare" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fare" in a sentence: "that restaurant is well-known for serving only fresh, seasonal fare from local suppliers"; "residents of the flood-ravaged town are faring much better than one might have expected"; "families can be seen faring along the road to the campground while driving or towing all manner of conveyance".

Is "Fare" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fare" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Fare" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Fare" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Fare"?

"Fare" is pronounced /ˈfer/.