Fete — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈfāt/

Meaning & Definition of Fete

Fete (noun)

  1. festival
  2. a lavish often outdoor entertainment
  3. a large elaborate party

Fete (verb)

  1. to honor or commemorate with a fete
  2. to pay high honor to

Fete (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a social gathering

    "the heiress wanted to do something with her life other than shuttle from fete to fete"

    similar: affair, bash, binge, blast, blowout, do, event, function, get-together, party, reception, shindig
    related: benefit, fund-raiser, ball, dance, formal, prom, celebration, gala, occasion, bacchanal, bacchanalia, orgy, saturnalia, bake, clambake, cocktail party, hen party, house party, housewarming, icebreaker, kaffeeklatsch, kegger, klatch, masquerade, meet and greet, mixer, salon, shower, social, soiree, stag, supper, symposium, tea, tea party

  2. a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something

    "the island's annual fete is a celebration of the daffodil in all of its springtime beauty"

    similar: carnival, celebration, fest, festival, festivity, fiesta, gala, jubilee
    related: jamboree, jollification, jollity (British), merriment, merrymaking, rejoicing, revel, revelry, exhibit, exhibition, exposition, fair, show, exercises, honors

Fete (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration

    "the returning servicemen and servicewomen were feted with a week's worth of celebrations"

    similar: honor, recognize
    related: acknowledge, cite, commend, compliment, credit, thank, extol, glorify, laud, praise, tout, acclaim, applaud, cheer, hail, laureate, salute, celebrate, commemorate, memorialize, observe, congratulate, felicitate
    near: discredit, disgrace, dishonor, humble, humiliate, shame, bad-mouth, defame, libel, malign, slander, boo, hiss, hoot, jeer, censure, condemn, damn, denounce, reprobate, mock, put down, ridicule, slight

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fete

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fete:

affair, bash, binge, blast, blowout, do, event, function, get-together, party, reception, shindig, carnival, celebration, fest, festival, festivity, fiesta, gala, jubilee, honor, recognize

Related Words for Fete

benefit, fund-raiser, ball, dance, formal, prom, occasion, bacchanal, bacchanalia, orgy, saturnalia, bake, clambake, cocktail party, hen party, house party, housewarming, icebreaker, kaffeeklatsch, kegger, klatch, masquerade, meet and greet, mixer, salon, shower, social, soiree, stag, supper

Near Antonyms of Fete

discredit, disgrace, dishonor, humble, humiliate, shame, bad-mouth, defame, libel, malign, slander, boo, hiss, hoot, jeer, censure, condemn, damn, denounce, reprobate, mock, put down, ridicule, slight

Word Forms of Fete

Inflections: feted, fêted, feting, fêting

Origin & Etymology of Fete

Middle English fete, from Middle French, from Old French feste feast

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Fete

fete champetre, en fete

Frequently Asked Questions about Fete

What does "Fete" mean?

"Fete" means festival. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: festival. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Fete"?

Other words for "Fete" include affair, bash, binge, blast, blowout, do, event and function. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fete" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fete"?

There are 93 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fete". Common alternatives include affair, bash, binge, blast, blowout, do, event, function, get-together and party.

How do you use "Fete" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fete" in a sentence: "the heiress wanted to do something with her life other than shuttle from fete to fete"; "the island's annual fete is a celebration of the daffodil in all of its springtime beauty"; "the returning servicemen and servicewomen were feted with a week's worth of celebrations".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Fete"?

"Fete" is pronounced /ˈfāt/.

What is the origin of the word "Fete"?

"Fete" comes from Middle English fete, from Middle French, from Old French feste feast. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Fete" meaning "a social gathering"?

When "Fete" (noun) means a social gathering, synonyms include affair, bash, binge, blast, blowout and do.